Kiss Shot (1989)
Overview
A struggling, single mom with a precocious young daughter also has an unpaid mortgage. She falls back on her pool-playing skills to pay off her debts. But just as she plays her way into a big money tournament, a globe-trotting ladies' man threatens to disrupt her life with her daughter and her peace of mind. Suddenly, everything's riding on a single shot.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.359 |
Directed By
Jerry London
Crew
Jerry London
Carl Kleinschmitt
Steve Dorff
Chuy Elizondo
TOP CAST
Whoopi Goldberg
Sarah Collins
Dennis Franz
Max Fleischer
Tasha Scott
Jenny
David Marciano
Rick Powell
Teddy Wilson
Billy Tatum
Dorian Harewood
Kevin Merrick
Adilah Barnes
Amanda Gilbert
Shannon Frank
Pool Competition Judge
Rich Amooi
Maitre'D (uncredited)
Shawn Flanagan
Spectator at Pool Competition (uncredited)
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