Born to Win (1971)
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2025-09 to 2026-08
Directors
Ivan Passer
Cast
George Segal, Karen Black, Paula Prentiss, Hector Elizondo, Jay Fletcher, Robert De Niro
The story
J, a former hair dresser, has broken up with his wife and become an aimless drug addict frequenting Times Square. He lives his new life by dealing drugs from time to time for Vivian, a successful and intimidating drug dealer. J thinks that his life is about love and peace, yet he and his fellow friend and junkie Billy Dynamite try to steal a safe behind the back of a cashier.
Genres
Crime, Dark Comedy, comedy drama
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