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Just the Ticket (1999)

R · 1999-02-26 · 1h 55m · EN
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Irresponsible, Unreliable, Unpredictable and totally Irresistible.

Gary Starke is one of the best ticket scalpers in New York City. His girlfriend, Linda, doesn't approve of his criminal lifestyle, though, and dumps him when she gets the opportunity to study cooking in Paris. Gary realizes that he has to give up scalping if he has any chance of winning her back. But before he does, he wants to cash out on one last big score. He gets his chance when the pope announces he'll be performing Easter Mass at Yankee Stadium.

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Richard WenkDirector, Writer
Budget
$12M

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Andy GarciaAndy GarciaGary StarkeAndie MacDowellAndie MacDowellLinda PalinskiRichard BradfordRichard BradfordBenny MoranAlice DrummondAlice DrummondLady with CashFred AsparagusFred AsparagusZeusLouis MustilloLouis MustilloHarry the HeadAnita ElliottAnita ElliottRefund Lady at the MetPatrick BreenPatrick BreenSan Diego VinnieLaura HarrisLaura HarrisAlice / 'Cyclops'Don NovelloDon NovelloTonyRon LeibmanRon LeibmanBarry the BookMichael WillisMichael WillisTV Customer

Keywords

New york cityParis, franceTicketPopeGirlfriendCookingStudiesScalper

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · RomanceTheme affinityNew York City · Paris France · TicketMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedyEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference5348

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What is Just the Ticket about?

Gary Starke is one of the best ticket scalpers in New York City. His girlfriend, Linda, doesn't approve of his criminal lifestyle, though, and dumps him when she gets the opportunity to study cooking in Paris. Gary realizes that he has to give up scalping if he has any chance of winning her back. But before he does, he wants to cash out on one last big score. He gets his chance when the pope announces he'll be performing Easter Mass at Yankee Stadium.

How long is Just the Ticket?

Just the Ticket has a runtime of 115 minutes.