Money Kings_
"Everybody Pays"
Vinnie's a bookie, happily married, running his operation for 30 years out of his bar in Brooklyn. Times change, the boys up the chain want a bigger profit, so Vinnie's expendable He's assigned a hotheaded kid, Tony, the nephew of a local mobster. Vinnie's told to school the lad, use him for collections, and teach him some sense. What Vinnie doesn't know is that once Tony learns the ropes, Vinnie will be out. Tensions mount when Tony goes around Vinnie's paternalistic ways, takes a bet from an unemployed alcoholic, and demands that the loser's wife pay the vig in trade. Is there any way out for Vinnie - with or without his good name?
Director
Graham Theakston
Starring
Peter Falk, Timothy Hutton, Lauren Holly
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Money Kings was released 28 years ago in 1998.
Money Kings is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 30m.
CAST (20)
Peter Falk
Vinnie
Timothy Hutton
Frankie
Lauren Holly
Marybeth
Freddie Prinze Jr.
Tony
Tyne Daly
Ellen
Paul Lazar
Rocky
Tony Sirico
Locasso
Frank Vincent
Pete
Colm Meaney
Al Sheehan
SS
Steve Sweeney
Angie
Roger Robinson
Phil
TT
Tonya Tyann Tullis
Leah
Pamela Bel Anu
Jackie
BS
Billy Strong
Lenny
Gene Ruffini
Maitre d'
OG
Oliver Graney
Kyle
Suzanne Shepherd
Agnes
LG
Luke Graney
Richie
Edoardo Ballerini
Leo
Monica Trombetta
Sharon
CREW
Director
Writer
STUDIOS (3)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
90 min (1h 30m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.5/10 (9 votes)
Popularity
5
IMDB
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Money Kings about?
Vinnie's a bookie, happily married, running his operation for 30 years out of his bar in Brooklyn. Times change, the boys up the chain want a bigger profit, so Vinnie's expendable He's assigned a hotheaded kid, Tony, the nephew of a local mobster. Vinnie's told to school the lad, use him for collections, and teach him some sense. What Vinnie doesn't know is that once Tony learns the ropes, Vinnie will be out. Tensions mount when Tony goes around Vinnie's paternalistic ways, takes a bet from an unemployed alcoholic, and demands that the loser's wife pay the vig in trade. Is there any way out for Vinnie - with or without his good name?
How long is Money Kings?
Money Kings has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who directed Money Kings?
Money Kings was directed by Graham Theakston.
Who stars in Money Kings?
The cast of Money Kings includes Peter Falk, Timothy Hutton, Lauren Holly, Freddie Prinze Jr., Tyne Daly.
What is the rating of Money Kings?
Money Kings has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 9 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
KEYWORDS (4)
bet
loser
mobster
bookie