Rent Owning Mahowny (2003)
3.6 of 5 from 71 ratings
1h 41min
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- Synopsis:
- Dan Mahowny (Philip Seymour Hoffman), an unassuming bank manager in Toronto lives modestly, dives a used car, and is dating one of the bank's clerks, a sweet but mousy girl named Belinda (Minnie Driver). Unbeknown to all around him, Mahowny leads a secret life as a compulsive gambler, and is embezzling millions of dollars from his employers to feed his ever-increasing gambling obsession. But how long can Mahowny continue living for the thrill of the bet before getting caught?
- Actors:
- Philip Seymour Hoffman, Minnie Driver, John Hurt, Maury Chaykin, Ian Tracey, Sonja Smits, K.C. Collins, Jason Blicker, Vince Corazza, Roger Dunn, Eric Fink, Mike 'Nug' Nahrgang, Tanya Henley, Brona Brown, Philip Craig
- Directors:
- Richard Kwietniowski
- Writers:
- Gary Stephen Ross, Maurice Chauvet
- Studio:
- Momentum
- Genres:
- Drama, Thrillers
- Countries:
- Canada
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Reviews (1) of Owning Mahowny
Worth taking a gamble on this one - Owning Mahowny review by BE
Philip Seymour Hoffman giving a very understated performance as a compulsive gambler in what was apparently a true story. He turned in a terrific performance as did John Hurt as a casino boss. I'm surprised JH travelled to the USA for this movie as he had more of a supporting role. I'm not sure the movie would have held the interest with any other actor than PHS taking the lead role but he did and it did!
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