For Pete's Sake (1974)

In the bustling, vibrant heart of Brooklyn, a young couple, Pete and Henry Robbins, navigate the choppy waters of love and financial instability. Pete, a cab driver, and Henry, a home-based worker juggling odd part-time jobs, are knotted together by their unwavering love and shared dreams. Despite their monetary woes, they keep their spirits buoyant and their relationship aflame. One day, Pete hears of a golden opportunity in the commodity market — a high-stakes investment in pork belly futures. This deal, whispered through the grapevine of his fellow cab drivers, promises a substantial profit within a week's time. The catch? They need a hefty sum of $3,000 to enter the game, which is a staggering $2,700.38 more than they possess. Believing in the potential windfall, Henry decides to secure the funds, undeterred by the outrageous 20% weekly interest rate. Her love for Pete pushes her to take the risky leap, borrowing the money from a ruthless loan shark. She keeps the source of the cash a secret from Pete, confident that the investment's payout will outshine the financial risk. But when the investment fails to flourish as quickly as expected, the money-hungry loan shark comes knocking. With Henry unable to repay the debt promptly, she finds herself embroiled in a perilous game of cat and mouse, dealing with a colorful cast of characters — from the mob and a madame to cattle rustlers. As the loan shark's patience wears thin, he threatens to "sell" Henry's contract, raising the stakes and placing her in an even more precarious situation. Will Henry manage to pay off the new buyer, or will she be caught in a web of debt and danger? And what happens if Pete uncovers the truth about the money and the lies that have been spun? "For Pete's Sake" is a roller-coaster of love, risk, and desperate measures, painting a vivid picture of a woman who would go to great lengths for the love of her life. This is a tale of love tested by financial hardship, of dreams chased through the grimy underbelly of the city, and of the resilience of a woman in the face of adversity.

For Pete's Sake is a comedy movie featuring Barbra Streisand.

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