Name: Half a Lifetime
Genre: Drama
Released: 1986-07-20
Duration: 57 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Keith Carradine, Nick Mancuso, Saul Rubinek

Four buddies go through the struggles of mid life

In this mostly unknown HBO production, Four friends who gather for their weekly poker game (played by Busey, Carradine, Rubinek, and Mancuso) go through a harsh night as they try to struggle and cope with the problems facing them in their lives. Their friendship is the bond that holds them together. A very impressive drama, presented almost as a stage production. Basically one set and four actors. was one of HBOs first forays into films.. catch it if you can find it. 8 of 10

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