High Stakes (1989 film)

High Stakes is a 1989 Canadian-American action thriller film directed by Larry Elikann and starring Sally Kirkland, Robert LuPone, and Corbin Bernsen. The film revolves around Jill (Sally Kirkland), a down-on-her-luck cocktail waitress in Las Vegas who wins big at a casino, attracting unwanted attention from criminals who believe she's carrying a fortune in diamonds. She is then forced to go on the run, encountering dangerous situations and forming alliances as she tries to protect herself. Corbin Bernsen plays a charming gambler who may or may not be trustworthy. The film is known for its suspenseful plot and performances from its cast.