Born to Win(1971)
Their story is written on his arm. If they can get a grip on each other, maybe they can turn their lives around.
Born to Win Synopsis
A smart-mouthed junkie and a former hairdresser spends his days looking for just "one more fix".
Born to Win (1971) is a comedy, crime and drama film directed by Ivan Passer, released on December 1, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars George Segal, Karen Black, Paula Prentiss and Jay Fletcher. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 44 ratings.
- Director:
- Ivan Passer
- Writers:
- Ivan Passer, David Scott Milton
- Producers:
- Philip Langner
- Cinematographer:
- Jack Priestley
- Composer:
- William Fischer
- Production:
- Segal-Tokofsky Productions Inc., Edward Spector Productions Inc.
- Status:
- Released
Born to Win (1971) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Born to Win before you stream it.
Born to Win Cast & Crew
Main cast
George Segal
as J
Karen Black
as Parm
Paula Prentiss
as Veronica
Jay Fletcher
as Billy Dynamite
Héctor Elizondo
as Vivian
Robert De Niro
as Danny
- Ed Madsen
Ed Madsen
as Detective
Marcia Jean Kurtz
as Marlene
- Irving Selbst
Irving Selbst
as Stanley
- Tim Pelt
Tim Pelt
as Little Davey
José Pérez
as Junior Conception
- Jack Hollander
Jack Hollander
as Harry
Key crew
Directed by Ivan Passer, written by Ivan Passer and David Scott Milton, produced by Philip Langner.
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Born to Win Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 44 ratings.
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Born to Win – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Born to Win online?
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Born to Win (1971) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel, FlixFling, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Born to Win?
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The main cast of Born to Win (1971) includes George Segal, Karen Black, Paula Prentiss, Jay Fletcher and Héctor Elizondo. The film was directed by Ivan Passer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Born to Win released?
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Born to Win was released on December 1, 1971 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Born to Win worth watching?
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Born to Win (1971) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 44 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Born to Win?
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Yes. The official Born to Win trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.