Just the Ticket

Just the Ticket

Irresponsible, unreliable, unpredictable and totally irresistible.

R 1998 · 115 min · ★ 5.6 · Comedy, Romance

Gary Starke is one of the best ticket scalpers in New York City. His girlfriend, Linda, doesn't approve of his criminal lifestyle, though, and dumps him when she gets the opportunity to study cooking in Paris. Gary realizes that he has to give up scalping if he has any chance of winning her back. But before he does, he wants to cash out on one last big score. He gets his chance when the pope announces he'll be performing Easter Mass at Yankee Stadium.

Directed by Richard Wenk · Written by Richard Wenk

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Andy Garcia Gary Starke
Andie MacDowell Linda Palinski
Richard Bradford Benny Moran
Alice Drummond Lady with Cash
Fred Asparagus Zeus
Louis Mustillo Harry the Head
Anita Elliott Refund Lady at the Met
Patrick Breen San Diego Vinnie
Laura Harris Alice / 'Cyclops'
Don Novello Tony
Ron Leibman Barry the Book
Michael Willis TV Customer

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