01 Jun 1965
To Be a Crook
Four young people, tired of working life, decide that they can earn money from crime than they can from work. The film follows their training at the first "crime school", as well as their work.
No Deposit
Anger and hate are a total eclipse of the soul
Mickey Ryan falls from grace due to a series of downward spiraling events beyond his control. With his life turned upside down, Mickey tries valiantly to resolve his issues but hooks up with the wrong people who blind him with anger and hate.
Top Billed Cast
Michael Paré Mickey Ryan
Peter Coyote Police Chief Williams
Robert Loggia Sydney Fischer
Paul Sorvino Alfie
Doris Roberts Kat Nugent
Michael Madsen Peter Shay
Daniel Baldwin Bryan Canning
Eric Roberts Gerry Gaci
Margot Kidder Margie Ryan
Art Hindle Joseph Ryan
Ellen Dubin Judy Ryan
Tony Rosato Detective Tony Charkoff
Jason Blicker Jake Coleman
Maria del Mar Maureen Ryan
Diane Salinger Gloria Markovitz
Dominique Swain Girl in Bar
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