The Bet (2007)
Overview
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $3,207,300.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.865 |
Directed By
Mark Lee
Crew
Sandra Alexander
Mark Lee
Caroline Gerard
Caroline Gerard
Julie Kennedy
TOP 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
Anthony Gerard
Tony Hamilton
Aden Young
Angus
Alyssa McClelland
Trish
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