Fever Pitch (1985)

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Title: Fever Pitch

Tagline: Everybody's doing it.

Genre: Drama

Director: Richard Brooks

Cast: Ryan O'Neal, Catherine Hicks, Giancarlo Giannini, Bridgette Andersen, Chad Everett, John Saxon, Hank Greenspun, William Smith, Keith Hefner, Rafael Campos, Patrick Cassidy, Cherie Michan, Tom Schanley, William Prince, Stu Black, Tony March, Johnny Sekka, Steve Danton, Timothy Blake, Pearl Shear, Chad McQueen, Robert Jayne, Heidi Sorenson, Lonny Chin, D.P. Bentley, Joseph Bernard, Bill Archerd, Bill Caplan, Sid Sakowicz, Leonard Sacks, John Kirby, Alan Buchdahl, Mary Asta, Benita Bellamy, Jimmie Spades, Bill Willard

Status: Released

Release: Nov 21, 1985

Runtime: 96

Plot: An investigative journalist gets hooked on the subject of his inquiry — organized gambling.

"Fever Pitch," released on November 21, 1985, is a drama directed by Richard Brooks. The film delves into the world of organized gambling, following an investigative journalist, played by Ryan O'Neal, who becomes entangled in the very subject he's investigating. This film is notable for its exploration of addiction and the moral complexities faced by its protagonist.

Richard Brooks, known for his work on films like "In Cold Blood" and "Elmer Gantry," brings a gritty realism to the story, reflecting the darker side of the 1980s' fascination with excess and risk. The cast includes Catherine Hicks, known for her role in "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home," and Giancarlo Giannini, an acclaimed Italian actor.

While "Fever Pitch" may not have achieved blockbuster status, it provides an intriguing look into the dangers of gambling addiction, a theme that resonates with the era's broader cultural narratives. Whether you're a fan of drama or interested in the social issues of the 1980s, this film offers a compelling perspective.