The Highroller
1984•1h 36m•
★4.3(4 ratings)
ThrillerDrama
Overview
Computer theft, murder and high stakes Las Vegas gambling
Director
Peter McCubbinWriters
Watchlist
Computer theft, murder and high stakes Las Vegas gambling
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The runtime is 96 minutes (1h 36m).
The film was directed by Peter McCubbin.
The screenplay was written by Paul McCubbin.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0308369.
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Mixed
4 votes
The Highroller
Released
English
