Luckytown
- Kirsten Dunst: Lidda Doyle
- James Caan: Charlie Doyle
- Vincent Kartheiser: Colonel
- Luis Guzmán: Jimmy
- Robert Miano Tony DeCarlo
- Jennifer Gareis: Sugar
- Federico Dordei: Frankie
- Theresa Russell: Stella
- Joseph D. Kucan: Hector
Lucky Town ( Lucky Town ) is an American thriller from 2000. Directed by Paul Nicholas, the screenplay was written by Brendan beseth.
Action
Lidda Doyle grew up in a small town in Southern California without her father Charlie, a professional poker player on. Her mother has many lovers. Lidda finds life in their city as boring. She is of legal age and travels to Las Vegas to find their father. On the way she meets Colonel, a clerk in a video store. Colonel falls in love with Doyle and helps her in the search.
Meanwhile, Charlie returns back after an absence to Las Vegas and is planning a poker game against Tony DeCarlo, his old enemy. The men became enemies because of a woman. DeCarlo hired a contract killer.
Reviews
Ryan Cracknell wrote in Apollo Movie Guide, the film is an " epitome of wasted talent ." With the participation of the "Soon superstars " Kirsten Dunst, the previously nominated for an Oscar James Caan and " one of the best supporting actor " Luis Guzmán could you at least something " away amusing " expect. The plot is, however, " free" and the film lacks a heart. " Weak " dialogs would largely replace the action.
Awards
James Caan was nominated in 2001 as Best Supporting Actor for the DVD Exclusive Awards ( Video Premiere Award).
Background
The film was shot in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. His cost of production was estimated at 4 million U.S. dollars. The world premiere took place on 4 August 2000 at the Hollywood Film Festival.