
High Stakes
1997, English. Directed by Donald Wrye.
The fever of winning. The heat of the game. It's burning her world to the ground.
A former news reporter marries and tries to adjust to the life of a house wife and mother. However, her need for an adrenaline high is overpowering and she becomes a gambling addict.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Donald WryeDirector
- Cynthia GibbAnnie Fitzgerald
- Robin ThomasMike Fitzgreald
- Brendan FletcherSean Fitzgerald
- Howard HessemanWayne Dreyer
- Campbell LaneTom Wilson
- Larry MusserBob Tompkins
- Hrothgar MathewsCocoran
- Andrew JohnstonDoctor
- Greg RogersTed
- Susan BainDr. Thornton
- Stephen E. MillerLarry Henderson
- Gillian BarberPediatrician
Details
- Released
- 7 July 1997
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Marshall Goldberg
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What High Stakes is based on
High Stakes is based on a true story.
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High Stakes runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
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Which OTT platform is High Stakes on?
High Stakes isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 July 1997. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like High Stakes?
If you liked High Stakes, try Girl in the Box, A Bramble House Christmas, TalhotBlond.
Who directed High Stakes?
High Stakes (1997) was directed by Donald Wrye and stars Cynthia Gibb, Robin Thomas, Brendan Fletcher.
What is High Stakes based on?
High Stakes is based on a true story.