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Jackpot (2001 film)
2001 comedy-drama film by Michael Polish From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jackpot is a 2001 American comedy-drama film directed by Michael Polish and written by Michael and his brother, Mark Polish. It had a limited release in the United States on July 27, 2001.[1]
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Plot
Sunny Holiday, an aspiring singer, abandons his wife and young daughter to embark on a tour of karaoke bars in search of the elusive big break that will catapult him to country music stardom. Living out of a pink Chrysler for months, he and his manager meet various strangers along the way, all of whom they inevitably alienate by trying to sell a concentrated household cleaner or committing some other faux pas. Eventually, the frustrations fueled by their many disappointments nearly tear their friendship apart, and they are forced to return to the lives they had left behind.[2]
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Cast
- Jon Gries as Sunny Holiday/Glen Allen Johnson
- Daryl Hannah as Bobbi
- Garrett Morris as Lester Irving
- Patrick Bauchau as Santa Claus/Voice of Sevon
- Adam Baldwin as Mel James
- Peggy Lipton as Janice
- Crystal Bernard as Cheryl
- Ricky Trammell as Candy
- Anthony Edwards as Tracy
- Mac Davis as Sammy Bones
Production
It was the first feature film shot on 24P HD and released in cinemas on 35mm film, using the Sony CineAlta F900.[3]
Reception
As of July 2020[update], the film holds a 29% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 55 reviews with an average rating of 4.39/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "A somewhat aimless movie that's too artsy for its own good."[4]
Accolades
- Won: John Cassavetes Award, Michael Polish (director/producer/writer), Mark Polish (producer/writer) (2002)[5]
- Nominated: Best Supporting Male, Garrett Morris (2002)[5]
- Won: Michael Polish
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