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Playing for Keeps (1986)
Director: Harvey Weinstein
Cast: Daniel Jordano, Matthew Penn, Leon W. Grant, Mary B. Ward
4.4Runtime102 min
RatingPG-13
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An ambitious trio of inner-city high school grads tries to hit the big time by turning a run-down country hotel into a rock & roll resort with around-the-clock music and live entertainment. Standing in their way are fearful townsfolk, unscrupulous businessmen and the tax collector, all threatening to bring the curtain down on the teens' aspirations. But this is one threesome who refuses to give up on their lifelong goal without a fight — and a song.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Playing for Keeps (1986) received a mixed critical reception, with an IMDb rating of 4.4/10 indicating a less than favorable audience response. The film, directed by Harvey Weinstein, is a comedy about a trio of inner-city high school graduates trying to turn a run-down hotel into a rock and roll resort, but facing various obstacles along the way.
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Fans of quirky, offbeat comedies will appreciate the ambitious trio of high school grads in Playing for Keeps (1986), who hilariously try to transform a run-down hotel into a rock & roll resort despite the many obstacles in their way. With the distinct comedic style of director Harvey Weinstein, this film blends humor and heart as the characters pursue their lifelong dream against all odds.
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Playing for Keeps is a 1986 American comedy film written and directed by brothers Bob and Harvey Weinstein. It stars Daniel Jordano, Matthew Penn and Leon W. Grant as a trio of inner-city teenagers attempting to strike it rich by turning a hotel into a rock 'n' roll resort. A then little-known Marisa Tomei has a supporting role.
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