The Big Bet

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The Big Bet

1985

1h 26m

4.9(14 votes)

Comedy

Overview

An older woman shows a high schooler how to woo a girl and win a bet with a bully.

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Cast & Crew

27 members

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Lance Sloane

Chris

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Kim Evenson

Beth

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Sylvia Kristel

Michelle

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Ron Thomas

Norman

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Robert Anthony Marcucci

Jeff

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Kenneth Ian Davis

Frank

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John Smith

Thomas

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Stephanie Blake

Mrs. Roberts

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Eldon Quick

Rev. Lowell

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Ermal Williamson

Mr. Roberts

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Production

Deanna Shapiro

Rita

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Norman Budd

Mr. Brown

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Con Covert

Melvin

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Troy Mack

Gregory

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Jill Terashita

Koko

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Monique Gabrielle

Fantasy Girl in Elevator

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Elizabeth Cochrell

Sister in Stag Film

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Karl Wardentien

Youth #1

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Roseanna Rios

Girl #1

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Tonya Valenzuela

Girl #2

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Derek Wells

Youth #3

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Mary Elena Deir

Angela Roberts

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Alexandra Levine

Office Girl

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Carla Reynolds

Other Woman

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Kim Hillstrom

Sexy Girl

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Erika Marr

Anita

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Sheri Mann Stewart

Sexy Voices (uncredited)

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