''The Bet'' is a 1992 American short film directed by

Ted Demme Edward Kern Demme ( ; October 26, 1963 – January 13, 2002) was an American director, producer, and actor. Early life Demme was born in New York City, the son of Gail (née Kern) and Frederick Rogers Demme. He grew up in Rockville Centre, New ...

, written by Gavin O'Connor,"Overview for Gavin O'Connor"
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and Michael Wolff with

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Plot

Two brothers Harry and Henry Hicks, run a New York deli they've inherited from their father. Younger brother Harry then develops a gambling problem.

Cast

* Josh Mosby as Harry * John B. Hickey as Henry * Vinny Pastore as Nino * David Little as Lenny *

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as Carbo *Pete Castelli as Man Placing Bet

References

External links

* 1992 drama films 1992 short films 1992 films American drama short films Films directed by Ted Demme Films about gambling 1990s English-language films 1990s American films {{short-drama-film-stub