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Joe Pytka
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Joe Pytka

Born 1938 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA · Active 1989–2020

Joe Pytka, born in 1938, is an American director known for his work in film and commercials. He directed Let It Ride (1989), a cult classic that captures the chaotic thrill of a day at the racetrack, blending humor and high stakes. Pytka's background in commercials informs his visual style, making Let It Ride a vibrant addition to the realm of cult cinema. His ability to weave engaging narratives has left a mark on both the commercial and film landscapes.

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Let It Ride

Let It Ride

1989 ★ 6.7
Director

An average kind of guy who has a slight problem with gambling goes to the track, and mystically, it seems as though he can't lose, no matter how he bets; and he has an incredible day.

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Filmography

7 credits
2020s 1 credit
2020
TV ★ 8.3
2010s 1 credit
2012
Bad 25 as Self
Movie ★ 7.3
Crew Credits
1990s 4 credits
1996
Space Jam Director
Movie ★ 6.8
1991
Movie ★ 4.3
1980s 1 credit
1989
Movie ★ 6.4