Skip to main content
Jay Cronley
★ Writing

Jay Cronley

1943 – 2017 · Lincoln, Nebraska, USA · Active 1985–2004

Jay Cronley, born in 1943 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was a writer known for his sharp wit and engaging storytelling. He penned the screenplay for Let It Ride (1989), a film that captures the thrill of gambling with a comedic twist. Cronley's background as a newspaper columnist and his knack for humor infused his work with a distinctive voice that resonates in cult cinema. His contributions to the genre highlight the intersection of comedy and exploitation, making him a notable figure in the realm of cult films.

▶ Watch on SassyFlix 1 film available
Let It Ride

Let It Ride

1989 ★ 6.7
Writer

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.

Watch Now
Career Highlights Top 5 by popularity · TMDB

Filmography

5 credits
Crew Credits
2000s 1 credit
2004
Movie ★ 5.0
1990s 1 credit
1990
Movie ★ 6.7
1980s 3 credits
1989
Movie ★ 6.4
1988
Movie ★ 6.2
1985
Hold-up Novel
Movie ★ 6.1