Nothing to Lose

Nothing to Lose

When the odds are against you, sometimes the only bet is yourself.

R 1997 · 97 min · ★ 6.6 · Comedy, Crime, Action, Adventure

Advertising executive Nick Beame learns that his wife is sleeping with his employer. In a state of despair, he encounters a bumbling thief whose attempted carjacking goes awry when Nick takes him on an involuntary joyride. Soon the betrayed businessman and the incompetent crook strike up a partnership and develop a robbery-revenge scheme. But it turns out that some other criminals in the area don't appreciate the competition.

Directed by Steve Oedekerk · Written by Steve Oedekerk

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Martin Lawrence Terrence Paul "T-Paul" Davidson
Tim Robbins Nick Beam
John C. McGinley Davis "Rig" Lanlow
Giancarlo Esposito Charlie Dunt
Kelly Preston Ann Beam
Michael McKean Phillip "P.B." Barrow
Rebecca Gayheart Danielle
Irma P. Hall Bertha "Mama" Davidson
Steve Oedekerk Security Guard Baxter
Susan Barnes Delores
Samaria Graham Lisa Davidson
Penny Bae Bridges Tonya Davidson

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