Lucky Girl

Director: John Fawcett
Writers: John Frizzell, Graeme Manson
Cast: Elisha Cuthbert, Sherry Miller, Evan Sabba, Greg Ellwand, Sarah Osman
Co-Producer: Alliance Atlantis
Broadcaster: CTV

Synopsis

Lucky Girl is the story of 17-year old Katlin Palmerston, an above average student who develops a dangerous addiction to gambling. It begins innocently, winning $50 at a poker game at a birthday party, but soon she’s playing roulette over the Internet and gambling all night. From scratch cards and poker to sports pools, gambling takes over Katlin’s life. As her debts mount, her addiction to winning drags her into a downward spiral.

Reviews

“…hard to watch and harder to look away…” – Bill Brioux, THE TORONTO SUN

“…a unique, gripping and disturbing portrait of a teenage compulsive gambler. And with a slow and steady brush, it paints a riveting picture of a young girl’s descent into the bowels of obsession…” – Alison Cunningham-McMillan, THE NATIONAL POST, POST TV

Awards

WINNER: 2 Gemini Awards (2002) – Best Actress in a Leading Role (Elisha Cuthbert) and Best Supporting Actress (Sherry Miller) and 3 other nominations • WGC Awards, Best Teleplay – John Frizzell, Graeme Manson • DGC Awards, 2 Nominations