Deal

– As an ex-gambler teaches a hot-shot college kid some things about playing cards, he finds himself pu..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.40 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 25 Minutes
Release Year:
2008
Deal (2008)

As an ex-gambler teaches a hot-shot college kid some things about playing cards, he finds himself pulled into the world series of poker, where his protégé is his toughest competition.

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Producing Country:
USA
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Deal (2008) - Trailer

Release Date:

12 Jun 2008

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Gil Cates Jr.

Writer:

Gil Cates Jr. (screenplay), Marc Weinstock (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Burt Reynolds, Bret Harrison, Shannon Elizabeth, Maria Mason

Plot:

Law school graduate Alex Stillman isn't happy as junior clerk in his domineering father's firm but finds distraction as highly gifted Internet poker player. Legendary Tommy Vinson, who retired 20 years ago for his wife's sake, successfully offers to coach Alex for half of the fortunate he can learn to win in Las Vegas. The training, focusing on bluffing and dirty tricks, goes well until Alex feels abused by a girl hired by Vinson. They end up both entering the world tour grand final.

Awards:

1 nomination.

Production:

Seven Arts Pictures/MGM

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
3%
Metacritic:
35%