Robert De Niro Double Feature: Born To Win / Sam's Song (1969) Rating: Starring: Karen Black, Robert De Niro, George Segal, Viva, Jennifer Warren Director: Category: Special Interest, Special Interest Studio: Catcom Home Video Subtitles: Length: 173 mins Want to buy?           Like Being At The Movies, Just Add Popcorn! Born To Win: A down on his luck heroin addict will resort to any crime to feed his addiction. Things begin to look up for him when he meets his new girlfriend, played by Karen Black, while attempting to steal her car. He knows that the relationship won't last, because even though the tattoo on his arm says "Born To Win", he's a loser through and through. Robert De Niro co-stars a narcotics detective whose methods are considered to be highly suspect and even illegal! Great performances are delivered by then unknowns who have become some of today's biggest stars. Sam's Song: Academy Award winner Robert De Niro (The Godfather, Goodfellas) stars in this avant-garde drama that clearly shows the emerging talents of one of Hollywood's most respected actors. De Niro stars as Sam, an aspiring young movie producer who tags along with a hip New York couple whose eccentric and rich lifestyle may become a future film. As tensions and emotions mount at a weekend getaway, so does Sam's desire for a beautiful woman he's met. When the party ends in tragedy, Sam's not sure if the price of the story was worth its emotional cost. Sam's Song also stars Jennifer Warren (Life Stinks, Partners In Crime) and Andy Warhol protégé Viva in a rare dramatic role.