The Suicide Squad—An Overlooked and Underrated "Sequel"
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Kiss Shot (1989)
A struggling, single mom with a precocious young daughter also has an unpaid mortgage. She falls back on her pool-playing skills to pay off her debts. But just as she plays her way into a big money tournament, a globe-trotting ladies' man threatens to disrupt her life with her daughter and her peace of mind. Suddenly, everything's riding on a single shot.
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A struggling, single mom with a precocious young daughter also has an unpaid mortgage. She falls back on her pool-playing skills to pay off her debts. But just as she plays her way into a big money tournament, a globe-trotting ladies' man threatens to disrupt her life with her daughter and her peace of mind. Suddenly, everything's riding on a single shot.
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Genre:Family, Drama
Written By:Carl Kleinschmitt
In Theaters:4/11/1989
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Runtime:90 minutes
Studio:Jerry London Productions, Whoop, Inc.
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