Luck

Luck

Leave nothing to chance.

Canceled First aired 29/Jan/2012 United States English 1 season(s) 9 episode(s)
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A drama set in the world of horse racing focusing on lives of owners, jockeys, trainers and gamblers who are all tied to the same horse track.
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Season 1 · Season 1
9 episode(s) · Air date: 29/Jan/2012
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S1E9
Two Prized Colts Go Head-to-Head
Air date: 25/Mar/2012 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 67 min
Summary

Gus does everything in his power to protect Ace, and later they watch as their star mount races against Walter's prized horse; while worrying about Jo's recovery, Escalante prepares his horses for their races; Renzo's mother comes for a visit.

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Gus does everything in his power to protect Ace, and later they watch as their star mount races against Walter's prized horse; while worrying about Jo's recovery, Escalante prepares his horses for their races; Renzo's mother comes for a visit.

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S1E8
Ace Counters Smythe's Move with His Own
Air date: 18/Mar/2012 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 48 min
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Ace reacts decisively to a new wrinkle in the racetrack deal, but it's probably not a move that Smythe will take lying down. Meanwhile, Walter tries to concentrate on the historic Western Derby, in which his horse will go head-to-head with Gus'; Rosie's good news isn't so great for Leon; and Jo is injured in a stable accident.

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Ace reacts decisively to a new wrinkle in the racetrack deal, but it's probably not a move that Smythe will take lying down. Meanwhile, Walter tries to concentrate on the historic Western Derby, in which his horse will go head-to-head with Gus'; Rosie's good news isn't so great for Leon; and Jo is injured in a stable accident.

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S1E7
Ace and Claire Tour a Horse Farm
Air date: 11/Mar/2012 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 52 min
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Ace has a relaxing visit to the prison-outreach retirement farm for horses, but Nathan Israel has a rougher time trying to persuade Ace's new partners of his boss' sincerity. Meanwhile, Walter discusses Gettin' Up Morning's ownership with a lawyer and decides on his next rider; Jerry teams up with a card dealer to play their way into a poker tournament; Lonnie makes a solo claim on another horse; and Rosie asks Joey for representation.

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Ace has a relaxing visit to the prison-outreach retirement farm for horses, but Nathan Israel has a rougher time trying to persuade Ace's new partners of his boss' sincerity. Meanwhile, Walter discusses Gettin' Up Morning's ownership with a lawyer and decides on his next rider; Jerry teams up with a card dealer to play their way into a poker tournament; Lonnie makes a solo claim on another horse; and Rosie asks Joey for representation.

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S1E6
Ace Pitches a Deal
Air date: 04/Mar/2012 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 52 min
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Ace meets with a track owner and his parole officer, but sends Nathan Israel to discuss business with his fellow investors, who scheme to stay one step ahead of their new partner. Meanwhile, an earthquake has a curious effect on Joey's state of mind; and Leon and Rosie find their racing skills questioned by higher authorities.

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Ace meets with a track owner and his parole officer, but sends Nathan Israel to discuss business with his fellow investors, who scheme to stay one step ahead of their new partner. Meanwhile, an earthquake has a curious effect on Joey's state of mind; and Leon and Rosie find their racing skills questioned by higher authorities.

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S1E5
Ace Forces Escalante to Swap Jockeys
Air date: 26/Feb/2012 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 47 min
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Ace takes the reins when Escalante surprises Gus with his decision to race Pint of Plain with an inexperienced jockey in the horse's debut. Meanwhile, Marcus delves into the meaning of his friendship with Jerry; and Claire accompanies Ace to the track after accepting his very generous donation.

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Ace takes the reins when Escalante surprises Gus with his decision to race Pint of Plain with an inexperienced jockey in the horse's debut. Meanwhile, Marcus delves into the meaning of his friendship with Jerry; and Claire accompanies Ace to the track after accepting his very generous donation.

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S1E4
Ace Meets with a Colleague
Air date: 19/Feb/2012 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 51 min
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Ace meets with Claire about a charitable endeavor for prisoners, and discusses his new venture with an old partner. Meanwhile, Jerry’s gambling nemesis lures him into a dangerous game that may require an intervention by his racetrack buddies; and Walter turns to Rosie to be his new jockey.

Summary

Ace meets with Claire about a charitable endeavor for prisoners, and discusses his new venture with an old partner. Meanwhile, Jerry’s gambling nemesis lures him into a dangerous game that may require an intervention by his racetrack buddies; and Walter turns to Rosie to be his new jockey.

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S1E3
Ace Meets with a Talented Whiz Kid
Air date: 12/Feb/2012 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 52 min
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Jerry pursues a deal to buy the horse that Renzo lost to Mulligan while also talking to Escalante about training it. Meanwhile, Walter mulls a change in jockeys after Gettin' Up Morning's first race ends badly; and Ace gives a young whiz kid the opportunity of a lifetime.

Summary

Jerry pursues a deal to buy the horse that Renzo lost to Mulligan while also talking to Escalante about training it. Meanwhile, Walter mulls a change in jockeys after Gettin' Up Morning's first race ends badly; and Ace gives a young whiz kid the opportunity of a lifetime.

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Ace Meets with a Potential Investor
Air date: 05/Feb/2012 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 56 min
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Ace meets with his parole officer and starts to line up potential investors as a public face for his next big venture. Meanwhile, Renzo stumbles into a risky proposition by making claim on a horse trained by Escalante; Jerry takes a beating at a high-stakes poker table; and Walter finds a seasoned jockey for his prized thoroughbred, much to Rosie's dismay.

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Ace meets with his parole officer and starts to line up potential investors as a public face for his next big venture. Meanwhile, Renzo stumbles into a risky proposition by making claim on a horse trained by Escalante; Jerry takes a beating at a high-stakes poker table; and Walter finds a seasoned jockey for his prized thoroughbred, much to Rosie's dismay.

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S1E1
Pilot
Air date: 29/Jan/2012 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 59 min
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Out of prison after three years, 'Ace' Bernstein and his aide/chauffeur Gus Demitriou plot a purchase to reverse the sagging fortunes of a famous racetrack. Four dissolute gamblers at the track pool their meager resources to make a Pick Six bet that could be worth millions. Grizzled trainer Walter Smith sees classic potential in an untested thoroughbred.

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Out of prison after three years, 'Ace' Bernstein and his aide/chauffeur Gus Demitriou plot a purchase to reverse the sagging fortunes of a famous racetrack. Four dissolute gamblers at the track pool their meager resources to make a Pick Six bet that could be worth millions. Grizzled trainer Walter Smith sees classic potential in an untested thoroughbred.

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Dustin Hoffman
Dustin Hoffman
Chester Bernstein
Dennis Farina
Dennis Farina
Gus Demitriou
John Ortiz
John Ortiz
Turo Escalante
Richard Kind
Richard Kind
Joey Rathburn
Jill Hennessy
Jill Hennessy
Jo
Nick Nolte
Nick Nolte
Walter Smith
Kevin Dunn
Kevin Dunn
Marcus
Ian Hart
Ian Hart
Lonnie
Ritchie Coster
Ritchie Coster
Renzo
Jason Gedrick
Jason Gedrick
Jerry
Kerry Condon
Kerry Condon
Rosie
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Gary L. Stevens
Ronnie Jenkins
Tom Payne
Tom Payne
Leon Micheaux
Joan Allen
Joan Allen
Claire Lachay
Michael Gambon
Michael Gambon
Michael
Ted Levine
Ted Levine
Isadore Cohen
Weronika Rosati
Weronika Rosati
Naomi
Alan Rosenberg
Alan Rosenberg
Nick DeRossi

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John P. Goldsmith
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Lilly Kilvert
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John Grillo
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Lukas Strebel
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Russell Lee Fine
Russell Lee Fine
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Stuart Dryburgh
Stuart Dryburgh
Director of Photography
Ane Crabtree
Ane Crabtree
Costume Design
Allen Coulter
Allen Coulter
Director
Brian Kirk
Brian Kirk
Director
Henry J. Bronchtein
Henry J. Bronchtein
Co-Executive Producer, Director
Michael Mann
Michael Mann
Director, Executive Producer
Mimi Leder
Mimi Leder
Director

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