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OWNING MAHOWNY, based on a true story, is a droll, entertaining, insightful look at the subtle temptations of gambling addiction, but it’s also about the power of greed. The casino manager is greedy to lay his hands on the seemingly limitless amount of funds that this strange, quiet man, Mahowny, has. Belinda is greedy for love and attention ...
Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jan 19, 2004. This is the fascinating thing about the movie, how Mahowny marches off to his doom, totally distracted from his fate by the thrill of gambling ...
May 9, 2024 · Show all movies in the JustWatch Streaming Charts. Streaming charts last updated: 9:14:33 p.m., 2024-05-09. Owning Mahowny is 962 on the JustWatch Daily Streaming Charts today. The movie has moved down the charts by -24 places since yesterday. In Canada, it is currently more popular than The Homesman but less popular than Frozen.
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Dan Mahowny (Hoffman) is a mild-mannered bank manager with a nasty gambling habit and a job that gives him access to a $20 million account. When a major losing streak leaves him busted and unable to cover his losses, Mahowny develops an ingenious plan to play the bank against the casino. But with time running out and the odds stacked against ...
Jan 27, 2003 · An intense character study of a compulsive gambler, "Owning Mahowny" recounts the true story of an unassuming Toronto bank employee who siphoned $10.2 million in funds before being arrested in 1982.
