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Pros & Cons
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Wikipedia article
'Pros & Cons' (sometimes written as 'Pros and Cons') is a 1999 comedy film starring Larry Miller (who also wrote the screenplay), Tommy Davidson, and Delroy Lindo. The broadcast rights were purchased by Cinemax who aired the debut of the film in 1999 on their cable network. It was directed by Boris Damast. After its cable debut, it was released on video in 1999 by Warner Home Video under the New Line Home Video imprint.
This was the final film appearance of actor Darren McGavin.
Plot
Miller plays Ben Babbitt, an accountant who is imprisoned for financial crimes. Davidson plays his cellmate Ron Carter. Ben is endeared to Kyle, a powerful prisoner who convinces Ben to use his computer expertise to help them escape from prison.
Primary cast
*Larry Miller .... Ben Babbitt
*Tommy Davidson .... Ron Carter
*Delroy Lindo .... Kyle Pettibone
*Darren McGavin .... Mr. Stanford
*David Rasche .... Jack Stanford
*Christine Ebersole .... Kathy Stanford
*Wayne Knight .... Wayne the Guard
*Julie Warner .... Eileen
*Terry Sweeney .... Decorator
References
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