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Still from Born to Win — Born to Win (1971) — Ivan PasserPhotographed by Richard C. Kratina and Jack Priestley

Ivan Passer

Born to Win

Name: Born to Win
Genre: Crime, Drama, Comedy
Released: 1971
Duration: 88 min

English / 1971 / 1h 28m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Crime Drama Comedy

Letterboxd: 3.32/5·3.6K ratings·1K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A smart-mouthed junkie and a former hairdresser spends his days looking for just "one more fix".

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September 2021
Position 11

Credits

Crew

Director

Ivan Passer

WriterIvan Passer, David Scott Milton

CinematographerRichard C. Kratina, Jack Priestley

ComposerWilliam Fischer

EditorRalph Rosenblum

ProducerPhilip Langner

Cast

George Segalas J

Karen Blackas Parm

Paula Prentissas Veronica

Jay Fletcheras Billy Dynamite

Héctor Elizondoas Vivian

Robert De Niroas Danny

Ed Madsenas Detective

Marcia Jean Kurtzas Marlene

Irving Selbstas Stanley

Tim Peltas Little Davey

José Pérezas Junior Conception

Jack Hollanderas Harry

Alex Colonas Bus Boy

Max Brandtas Store Clerk

Burt Youngas First Hood

Roland Kindhardas Second Hood

Jean Davidas Laundry Woman

Paul Benjaminas Fixer

Charles McGregoras Lethal Messenger

David Miltonas Smuggler

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Intimate Lighting1965

Both directed by Ivan Passer

Or

A Boring Afternoon1968Both directed by Ivan Passer

Born to Win (1971) | Criteria