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Two for the Money (2005)

After suffering a career-ending injury, a former college football star aligns himself with one of the most renowned touts in the sports-gambling business.

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Brandon Lang loves football: an injury keeps him from the pros, but his quarterback's anticipation makes him a brilliant predictor of games' outcomes. Needing money, he leaves Vegas for Manhattan to work for Walter Abrams advising gamblers. Walter has a doting wife, a young daughter, and a thriving business, but he has problems: a bum heart, a belief he's a master manipulator, and addictions barely kept in check. He remakes Brandon, and a father-son relationship grows. Then, things go awry. Walter may be running a con. The odds against Brandon mount. Written by <[email protected]>

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How much will you risk?

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Rated R for pervasive language, a scene of sexuality and a violent act | See all certifications »

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26 January 2006 (Israel)  »

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For the Money  »

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Budget:

$20,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$8,703,240 (USA) (7 October 2005)

Gross:

$22,862,049 (USA) (11 November 2005)
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Trivia

At the time of the film's theatrical debut, the phone number featured on Walter's television show (1 800 BET ON IT) was the number of an actual sports advice service. See more »

Goofs

When they go to "Puerto Rico" to meet the multi millionaire gambler at his palatial digs it is in fact a waterfront home in West Vancouver, Canada as you can tell by the Coast Mountains and a BC Ferry going by in the background. See more »

Quotes

Toni Morrow: [to Toni while gently holding her hand] Will you have dinner with me tonight?
Brandon Lang: I'm married to Walter.
Brandon Lang: Ooooo... bogey.
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Itsy Bitsy Reggae Spider
Written and Arranged by Lionel Jean Baptiste
Performed by Lionel Jean Baptiste
featuring Kizzy Satchell
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Funny dialogue, had me laughing out loud
20 February 2006 | by (United States) – See all my reviews

I went into watching "Two For The Money" cold- had not read anything about. I enjoyed it! Pacino had some hilarious dialogue. I kept on laughing throughout the movie at his witticisms. I read some other postings, yes, Russo was towering over Pacino as his wife. I would take this that Pacino was secure in his life and could handle having a tall woman walk with him. We all know Russo was a fashion model in real life. Many short, powerful men want a woman like that. As to another posting, yes Matt M. was a light-weight, but boy did he give beefcake appeal! I liked his shirtless scenes. Who cares if the boy can act?? Then shock of shocks, one of my 70's favorite actors popped up- -Armand Assante! I was so happy to see him! I wish he had more screen time. Seeing three of the four actors/actresses as big names, I was happy overall with the movie. The running time flew by for me.


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