Mississippi Grind
2015, Film, 108 min, Comedy, Drama, English, United States, MoviePedia score 67
We can't lose.
Gerry is a talented but down-on-his-luck gambler whose fortunes begin to change when he meets Curtis, a younger, highly charismatic poker player. The two strike up an immediate friendship and Gerry quickly persuades his new friend to accompany him on a road trip to a legendary high stakes poker game in New Orleans. As they make their way down the Mississippi River, Gerry and Curtis manage to find themselves in just about every bar, racetrack, casino, and pool hall they can find, experiencing both incredible highs and dispiriting lows, but ultimately forging a deep and genuine bond that will stay with them long after their adventure is over.
Directed by Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck
Cast
- Ben Mendelsohn as Gerry
- Ryan Reynolds as Curtis
- Yvonne Landry as Louise
- Anthony Howard as Larry
- Jayson Warner Smith as Clifford
- Kerry Cahill as Riverboat Waitress
- Jane McNeill as 'Bloody Mary' Kate
- Jason Shaffette as Chuck Poker Dealer
- PJ Marshall as Dale
- Stephanie Honoré as Denise
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