Jinxed!

R

Released Oct 22, 1982

1h 45m

Comedy

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Sleazy professional gambler Harold Benson (Rip Torn) discovers that he can always win against Las Vegas blackjack dealer Willie Brodax (Ken Wahl). In fact, Benson wins so consistently against Willie that no casino in Vegas or elsewhere will hire the seemingly jinxed dealer. When casino manager Milt (Val Avery) suggests the curse will be lifted if Willie wins something that belongs to Benson, the dealer pursues the older man's unhappy mistress, lounge singer Bonita Friml (Bette Midler).

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

This is a messed-up movie that throws away what few opportunities it has to entertain us, and gets totally lost in a plot that starts as comedy and moves through farce on its way to paralysis.

Rated: 1.5/4

Nov 6, 2018

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Michael Bronski

Gay Community News (Boston)

Besides the awful script, part of Jinxed!' s problem is it doesn’t let Midler come across as well or strong as she is able.

Sep 8, 2022

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Unfunny black comedy.

Rated: C-

Jun 22, 2005

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I LIKED IT - SHE's funny he's gorgeous I was laughing so hard- it's silly - I could totally relate to all of it except lounge singer job but the shenanigans and w younger guy Ken Wahl not too many women WOULDN'T drop everything for that hunk but I was told I'm 2 inches taller than him ... Just think if he was 6'2 built like THAT - damn but shorter than me - buzzkill But As far as movie I lived it one of my fav scene's (besides Ken in a towel that's a given) is Bette M following Harold's letters especially the one to the ‘painted lady' -hooker in the window exchanging Harold's fetishes preferences ( ‘Did he have you dress up in a baby doll outfit and a wig they start laughing She agrees that he had her do the same thing and then she goes well guess he's DEAD And start laughing hysterically you'd have to see it... Although I thought that Midler was gonna have a heart attack in that movie only at the end she was relaxed she's running away with Ken... it was cute movie and he was gorgeous

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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A total cinematic fail.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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As a Bette fan I had to see it. It was okay. Thank heavens Disney picked her up in a 5/6 picture deal & saved her so we could enjoy her for many years to come. This flick would have been better, straight to VHS.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Audience Member

Not funny as much as it's excuse for Bette milder to sing, dance, and be herself.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Audience Member

Jinxed is the funny and cute story.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Audience Member

Cameo by Kathryn Kates - she's amazing!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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Don Siegel

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Bette Midler

Bonita Friml

Ken Wahl

Willie Brodax

Rip Torn

Harold Benson

Val Avery

Milt Hawkins

Jack Elam

Otto

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Synopsis

Sleazy professional gambler Harold Benson (Rip Torn) discovers that he can always win against Las Vegas blackjack dealer Willie Brodax (Ken Wahl). In fact, Benson wins so consistently against Willie that no casino in Vegas or elsewhere will hire the seemingly jinxed dealer. When casino manager Milt (Val Avery) suggests the curse will be lifted if Willie wins something that belongs to Benson, the dealer pursues the older man's unhappy mistress, lounge singer Bonita Friml (Bette Midler).

Director: Don Siegel
Producer: Herb Jaffe
Screenwriter: Frank D. Gilroy, David Newman
Production Co: Herb Jaffe, Pacific Bay Entertainment
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 22, 1982, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 9, 2018
Runtime: 1h 45m

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