Croupier

– Jack Manfred is an aspiring writer who to make ends meet, takes a job as a croupier. Jack remains an..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.10 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 34 Minutes
Release Year:
1998
Croupier (1998)

Jack Manfred is an aspiring writer who to make ends meet, takes a job as a croupier. Jack remains an observer, knowing that everything in life is a gamble and that gamblers are born to lose. Inevitably, he gets sucked into the world of the casino which takes its toll on his relationships and the novel he is writing.

Croupier (1998) - Trailer

Release Date:

28 Jul 2000

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
Not Rated

Director:

Mike Hodges

Writer:

Paul Mayersberg

Main Actors:

Clive Owen, Nick Reding, Nicholas Ball, Alexander Morton

Plot:

Jack Manfred is an aspiring writer going nowhere fast. To make ends meet, and against his better judgement, he takes a job as a croupier. He finds himself drawn into the casino world and the job gradually takes over his life; his relationship with girlfriend Marion begins to deteriorate. One gambler in particular catches his attention: Jani, whom he starts to see outside of working hours - a serious violation of casino rules. Jani is down on her luck; under pressure from her creditors she approaches Jack, asking him to be the inside man for a planned heist at the casino. Jack carefully considers the odds; it all looks so simple, but even a professional like Jack can't predict the cards he will be dealt.

Awards:

1 win & 2 nominations.

Production:

The Shooting Gallery

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
96%
Metacritic:
75%