Born to Win (1971)

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Born to Win is the grimly ironic title of this jet-black comedy about heroin addicts. George Segal plays Jay Jay, an ex-hairdresser who struggles to support his expensive drug habit. To avoid arrest, Jay Jay turns "narc," informing on his fellow junkies. Eventually Jay Jay's sense of self-hatred threatens to overwhelm him. Also released as Born to Lose and Addict, Born to Win was the first American film for Czech director Ivan Passer. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Starring:: George Segal, Karen Black, (more)

Director(s):: Ivan Passer

Theatrical MPAA Rating:: R

Format(s):: DVD
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Synopsis of Born to Win

Theatrical Feature Running Time:: 85 mins

Complete Cast of Born to Win

George Segal - J.
Paula Prentiss - Veronica
Hector Elizondo - The Geek
Ed Madsen - Detective
Irving Selbst - Stanley
Jane Elder - Girl's Mother

Karen Black - Parm
Jay Fletcher - Billy Dynamite
Robert De Niro - Danny
Marcia Jean Kurtz - Marlene
Sylvia Syms - Cashier

Director(s):: Ivan Passer

Writer(s):: David Scott Milton, Ivan Passer

Producer(s):: Jerry Tokofsky, Philip Langner

Theatrical MPAA Rating:: R(Questionable for Children, Profanity)

Warning: This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.