Bookie (2023) is a TV show that follows a veteran bookie struggling to survive the impending legalization of sports gambling, increasingly unstable clients, family, and co-workers.
Derice Bannock, a Jamaican sprinter, dreams of winning gold at the Olympic Games like his father. However, after a mishap during the trials, his dreams are shattered. Determined to compete, Derice forms the first Jamaican Bobsled Team with the help of disgraced coach, Irving Blitzer. Together they recruit three other athletes, Sanka, Yul, and Junior, and train rigorously for the Winter Olympics in Calgary. Despite facing ridicule and challenges, the team perseveres and finally qualifies for the Olympics. With the odds against them, the Jamaican team competes with determination, representing their country with pride and dignity.
Mary is a successful wedding planner who is forced to reevaluate her perfect life when she falls in love with the groom of one of her clients. As she navigates the complexities of her new relationship, she discovers that true love may be found in unexpected places.
The Natural is a movie about a baseball player who has talent and potential but faces obstacles and challenges. He goes on a journey of self-discovery and redemption, overcoming the odds to achieve greatness in the sport.
Against All Odds is a neo-noir crime thriller that follows an American football player who gets framed for murder. He must navigate a dangerous world of conspiracy and betrayal while trying to clear his name. Along the way, he discovers shocking secrets and finds himself caught in a deadly love triangle.
A con man seeks revenge on a mob boss by pulling off a high-stakes scam in 1940s Brooklyn, with the help of a former boxer and a con woman.
James Rockford, a private investigator, reunites with his former client and faces danger when they get involved in a case related to organized crime and false arrest.
Evelyn is a story about an Irish family torn apart when the father, Desmond, leaves his wife and three children. Evelyn, his young daughter, is sent to an orphanage while her brothers are sent to a boys' dormitory. Determined to be reunited with her family, Evelyn takes legal action with the help of a sympathetic solicitor and barrister. Together, they fight for Evelyn's right to be with her mother and siblings, challenging the Irish government and the Catholic Church in the process. The outcome of the legal battle has the potential to bring about significant social change.
Mean Machine is a comedy crime movie set in a British prison. The story follows former professional soccer player Danny Meehan, who is sentenced to prison for a drunken assault. Inside the prison, he is assigned the task of coaching a team of inmates to play against the prison guards. With little experience and a team full of misfits, Danny faces numerous challenges as he tries to rally his team to victory.
A corrupt police lieutenant in New York City spirals into self-destructive behavior as he investigates a brutal rape. With his drug addiction, gambling debt, and emotional breakdowns, he struggles to find redemption in a city filled with corruption and violence.
A young boy, Oliver, whose parents have just divorced, forms an unexpected friendship with Vincent, a misanthropic war veteran who lives next door. Vincent becomes Oliver's mentor and teaches him street survival and worldly ways. When Vincent faces difficulties in life, their bond strengthens, revealing the best in each other.
In Mankatha, a corrupt police officer infiltrates a high-stakes betting ring to take down a powerful and influential criminal. The movie explores themes of betrayal, love, and greed as the protagonist navigates a world of crime and deceit.
When a struggling limousine driver takes on the job of chauffeuring an eccentric millionaire, he finds himself in a high-stakes game of survival. As the night unfolds, he must navigate through dangerous encounters, criminal activities, and unexpected twists to save his own life and protect his passenger.
Alan Roper tells Bookie Larry Hart that he is planning to steal £60,000 and Hart offers to launder the money for him. What Hart doesn't know is that it is actually his money Roper intends to steal.
In Dirty Work, a group of friends start a revenge-for-hire business to raise money to save their childhood home. They encounter various comedic misadventures and obstacles along the way.
After years of fighting in the ring, a retired boxer must confront his past and find a new purpose in life. As he grapples with addiction and loss, he receives a second chance at redemption.
Phoenix is a 1998 crime drama movie that follows the story of a locksmith with a gambling addiction who gets caught up in a robbery gone awry. The protagonist finds himself in a dangerous situation as he tries to navigate his way out of debt and save his own life.
When two estranged brothers find themselves caught up in a web of deceit and danger in the world of horse racing, they must confront their dark past and each other in order to survive.
Kid Galahad is a drama film that tells the story of a young man who becomes a boxer and faces various challenges and obstacles, both in and out of the ring. He must navigate the world of professional boxing while dealing with match-fixing, gangsters, and his own personal relationships. Along the way, he forms a bond with his trainer and sparring partner, and learns important life lessons about determination, loyalty, and the true meaning of success.
In the midst of a chaotic night at a popular New York City restaurant, the owner finds himself caught between a gangster and a hitman, while dealing with various personal and professional challenges. As the night unfolds, the fate of the restaurant and its staff hangs in the balance.