Passionada
2003•1h 48m•6.9•Released
ComedyRomance
The film is a romantic comedy about the Portuguese widow of a fisherman who died at sea. The widow's teenage daughter, who wants to be a professional gambler, convinces her mother to date a British man who's new in town. The widow falls for the Brit, who pretends to be in the fishing business but is actually a professional gambler. The naïve daughter gets into some trouble.
Director
Dan Ireland
Writer
Jim Jermanok
Languages
English
Cast
Jason Isaacs
Charles Beck
Sofia Milos
Celia Amonte
Emmy Rossum
Vicky Amonte
Theresa Russell
Lois Vargas
Seymour Cassel
Daniel Vargas
Lupe Ontiveros
Angelica Amonte
Chris Tardio
Gianni Martinez
Benjamin Mouton
Frankie the Pit Boss
Robert Montano
Father Emmanuel
Bill Burr
Blackjack Player
Anthero Montenegro
Joseph Amonte
Charley Broderick
Club Owner
John Fiore
Night Club MC
Rebekah Aramini
Celia's Portuguese Dance Mentor
Marion Eaton
Betsy (uncredited)
Production
Producer
David Bakalar
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