Lucky Day

1991 1h 34m EN

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7.7

BANGER

★7.7TMDB · 3

DramaTV Movie

Synopsis

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When 30-year-old Allison Campbell wins a $2 million lottery, her family life turns upside down not just because of her winnings but because Allison is mentally handicapped. Kari, her younger sister, has been caring for Alison for 10 years. Problems arise when the girls' mother, Katherine, decides she wants Allison to live with her.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Amy Madigan
Kari
Olympia Dukakis
Katherine Campbell
Chloe Webb
Allison
Terence Knox
Nick
John Beasley
Bo
Allen Hamilton
Tom
Courtney Fouche
Allison, as a child
Tyler Hard
Kari, as a child

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Donald Wrye
Writers: John Axness, Jennifer Miller
Languages: English

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ERA

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35 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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2 / 7

CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Donald Wrye, shot by Jon Kranhouse. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Original score by David Bell. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Amy Madigan and Olympia Dukakis and Chloe Webb carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0102350 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Donald Wrye directs. Jon Kranhouse behind the camera. David Bell scores. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in English.

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135 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Donald Wrye, shot by Jon Kranhouse. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by David Bell. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Amy Madigan and Olympia Dukakis and Chloe Webb carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0102350 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.