13 Aug 1993
Searching for Bobby Fischer
A seven-year-old chess prodigy refuses to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer.
Hoodlums
The only thing they couldn't control was a woman
Loretta is a singer and escort in a mob-owned NYC nightclub and illegal casino. The favorite working girl of manager George, Loretta is unhappy with her current occupation and looking for a way out. George, meanwhile, is losing his stranglehold on the business. Complications arise when Loretta finds herself falling for a man she meets in her off-hours.
Top Billed Cast
Nai Bonet Loretta
Tony Page George
Vicki Sue Robinson Millie
Raymond Serra Willie
Douglas Kerr Andrew Ashton
Paul Meacham Bill Donnelly
Dino Laudicina Tommy
Peter Iacangelo Zoo
Andrew Gerado Matty
Michael V. Gazzo Gus Azziello
Cissy Houston Herself
T. Life Himself
Jean Smart Carol
Jerome Bynder Landlord
Michael Masone Detective
Laura Sabo Jane
Michael Kummer Geoffrey
Dee Dee Friedman Dee
Martin Treat Attacker
Tony Sirico Gus' Driver
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