Movie Description

Money Kings

(1998)

Overview

Vinnie's a bookie, happily married, running his operation for 30 years out of his bar in Brooklyn. Times change, the boys up the chain want a bigger profit, so Vinnie's expendable He's assigned a hotheaded kid, Tony, the nephew of a local mobster. Vinnie's told to school the lad, use him for collections, and teach him some sense. What Vinnie doesn't know is that once Tony learns the ropes, Vinnie will be out. Tensions mount when Tony goes around Vinnie's paternalistic ways, takes a bet from an unemployed alcoholic, and demands that the loser's wife pay the vig in trade. Is there any way out for Vinnie - with or without his good name?

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Original TitleMoney Kings

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1998-12-04

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 30m

Production CompaniesLions Gate Films,Angry Mob,Barwood Films

Genres

  • Drama