FILMTLThe Longshot1986
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The Longshot
Comedy film with a runtime of 90 minutes, released in 1986. Presented in English.
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Comic veterans Harvey Korman, Anne Meara, Jack Weston and Tim Conway (who also wrote the script), co-star in this tale of four luckless gamblers who in desperation borrow a large sum for a local loanshark so they can bet on a particular horse. Unfortunately, they bet on the wrong nag and suddenly the foursome must scramble around for quick cash before the loanshark's thugs show up for some bruising payback. Mike Nichols executive produced.
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How long is The Longshot?
The Longshot runs for 1h 30m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under comedy.
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