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Gamble on Love (1986)
Las Vegas. When Liz was a little girl, the casino her father owned was just a great big playground. But when she returns to the city of neon after his death, it becomes much more. She runs head on into Sonny, the casino's manager, who wants the club for himself. She'd fire him but has fallen completely in love with his brash charm and forceful nature. This time, Las Vegas becomes a playground for lovers, not children, as Liz and Sonny must learn to give a little to gain a lot.
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Las Vegas. When Liz was a little girl, the casino her father owned was just a great big playground. But when she returns to the city of neon after his death, it becomes much more. She runs head on into Sonny, the casino's manager, who wants the club for himself. She'd fire him but has fallen completely in love with his brash charm and forceful nature. This time, Las Vegas becomes a playground for lovers, not children, as Liz and Sonny must learn to give a little to gain a lot.
Rating:PG
Genre:Romance
Written By:Barbara London
In Theaters:1/1/1986
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Runtime:105 minutes
Studio:Courtship Productions
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