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Simpatico (1999)
Director: Matthew Warchus
Cast: Nick Nolte, Jeff Bridges, Sharon Stone, Catherine Keener
Runtime106 min
RatingR
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As youths in Azusa, Vinnie, Carter, and Rosie pull off a racing scam, substituting winners for plodders and winning big bucks on long odds. When an official uncovers the scam, they set him up for blackmail. Jump ahead twenty years, Carter and Rosie are married, successful racers in Kentucky about to sell their prize stallion, Simpatico. Vinnie is a drunk in Pomona. Vinnie decides to make a play for Rosie, lures Carter to California, steals his wallet and heads for Kentucky with the original blackmail material. Carter begs Vinnie's friend, a grocery clerk named Cecilia, to follow Vinnie and get the stuff back that he has in a box. Will she succeed?
Critical Reception & Ratings
Simpatico, the 1999 comedy-drama directed by Matthew Warchus, received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its complex plotting and strong performances. While the film did not receive any major awards recognition, it has maintained a respectable 6.4/10 rating on IMDb, indicating a moderately positive reception from audiences.
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Fans of intricate, character-driven dramas will appreciate the stellar performances from Nick Nolte, Jeff Bridges, and Sharon Stone in this 1999 film directed by Matthew Warchus, which blends comedy and mystery as it explores the complex relationships and past misdeeds of three friends.
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Simpatico is a 1999 crime film co-written and directed by Matthew Warchus and starring Nick Nolte, Jeff Bridges, Sharon Stone, Catherine Keener and Albert Finney. It was adapted for the screen from the 1994 play Simpatico by Sam Shepard.
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