Johnny, a racetrack tout in Tijuana, Mexico, is unsuccessful in his gambling but leads his New England family to believe he is engaged in legitimate business. He finally wins on a long shot and intends to return home, though he dislikes leaving his sweetheart, Norah Ryan.
body { background-color: #000; color: #fff; }In the scorching backdrop of Tijuana, Mexico, Riders Up unfolds as a complex tapestry of deception, chance, and ultimately, redemption. The film centers around Johnny, a charismatic yet down-on-his-luck racetrack tout, whose fortunes take an unexpected turn when he leads his...
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"body { background-color: #000; color: #fff; }In the scorching backdrop of Tijuana, Mexico, Riders Up unfolds as a complex tapestry of deception, chance, and ultimately, redemption. The film centers around Johnny, a charismatic yet down-on-his-luck racetrack tout, whose fortunes take an unexpected turn when he leads his New England family to believe he is engaged in legitimate business.Johnny's existence is a delicate balancing act, oscillating between the allure of high-stakes gambling and the m..."
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