Deadly Bet
by Richard W. Munchkin
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Actor: Charlene Tilton, Jeff Wincott, Michael Delano, Ray 'Boom Boom' Mancini, Steven Vincent LeighDirector: Richard W. Munchkin
Cinematographer: Richard Pepin
Producer: Richard Pepin
Producer: Jean Levine
Producer: Joseph Merhi
Writer: Joseph Merhi
Producer: Raymon Khoury
Writer: Robert Tiffi
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 92 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-05-27
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: Madacy Records
Movie Reviews of Deadly Bet
Movie Review: wincott is terrific
Summary: 4 Stars
It seems that just about every kickboxing movie that takes place in Vegas ends up being pretty decent, and Deadly Bet is no exception. Its always nice to see flashy Vegas lights, casinos, and betting, but Jeff Wincott is just about good in every movie he is in. He has great martial arts skills but is also above average as a martial arts movie actor than most B-movie actors. Steven Vincit Leigh is also in Deadly Impact, one of my more favorites as well, usually playing the villain, and does here.
Deadly Bet is about a man (Wincott) who puts up one last bet before leaving Vegas for good to live with his fiance in Colorado. He loses his bet to Rico (Vincet Leigh) which includes his fiance. There isn't a deep story to the movie, but it is interesting to see everything the Wincott character goes through to repay his debt, try to get back his fiance, and change his life around for the better by loosing his bad habits.
Most of the action takes place in ring fights where guests place bets. The fights are a bit above avergae, but I have seen better. There are plenty to keep you entertained. The final tournament last almost 15 minutes, with Wincott in the ring against Vincet Leigh at the end (lasting about 5 minutes there). They actually have a fight in the beginning of the movie too.
The acting is decent in the movie, even though the script didn't give a whole lot to work with. There are a couple of songs in the movie that actually aren't very cheesy, unlike most songs of the 90's era that are used in martial arts movies.
If you like Vegas kickboxing movies such as "To Be The Best" or "Final Impact", Deadly Bet will be just as enjoyable, if not a little more. Deadly Bet is definetly an above average B-movie.