07 Oct 2005
Two for the Money
A former college athlete joins forces with a sports consultant to handicap football games for high-rolling gamblers.
The Bet
What would you risk?
Young Sydney stockbroker, Will, makes a bet with his rich mate Angus - who can make the most money in three months with $50,000? Obsessed with winning, Will finds himself engaged in high stakes games and deception, bending all the rules, until he discovers that winning at all costs could mean losing more than he could ever imagine.
Top Billed Cast
Matthew Newton Will
Sibylla Budd Tory
Tim Richards Benno
Roy Billing George
Rick Cosnett Mike Voss
Anthony Harkin Nick
Peta Sergeant Lila
Paul Gleeson Steven O'Grady
Noel Hodda Brian
Joshua Rosenthal Detective (as Josh Rosenthal)
Michael Beattie Detective
Birgit Wolf Attractive Woman at Polo
Aden Young Angus
Alyssa McClelland Trish
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