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Paul Giamatti stars in ‘Win Win’

The movie: "Win Win"

When: Opening Friday at local theaters

Cast: Paul Giamatti, Amy Ryan, Bobby Cannavale, Jeffrey Tambor, Burt Young

Director: Thomas McCarthy

The story: Moonlighting as a high school wrestling coach, a small-time lawyer stumbles on a star athlete through some questionable business practices and looks forward to a big payday -- until the boy's out-of-rehab mother shows up, threatening to derail his plans.

The buzz: Writer-director Thomas McCarthy follows indie winners "The Station Agent" and "The Visitor" with another acclaimed comedy-drama, which reunites McCarthy and "Station Agent" star Cannavale. The movie debuted in January at the Sundance film festival.

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