Croupier
1998, Film, 94 min, Crime, Drama, Thriller, English, United States, MoviePedia score 73
Life's a gamble...
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.
Directed by Mike Hodges
Cast
- Clive Owen as Jack Manfred
- Nick Reding as Giles Cremorne
- Nicholas Ball as Jack Snr.
- Alexander Morton as David Reynolds
- Barnaby Kay as Car Dealer
- Gina McKee as Marion Nell
- John Radcliffe as Barber
- Sheila Whitfield as Manicurist
- David Hamilton as Casino Supervisor
- Carol Davis as Table Supervisor
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