Croupier

Jun 25, 1998

1h 34m

★ 6.7

Life's a gamble...

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama

Thriller

Production Companies

Film4 Productions

Little Bird

Tatfilm

CPB Films

Croupier Trailers

Cast

Jack Manfred

Clive Owen

Bella

Kate Hardie

Jani De Villiers

Alex Kingston

Marion Nell

Gina McKee

Jack Snr.

Nicholas Ball

David Reynolds

Alexander Morton

Matt

Paul Reynolds

Giles Cremorne

Nick Reding

Car Dealer

Barnaby Kay

Girl with Joint

Rhona Mitra

Mr Tchai

Ozzie Yue

Barber

John Radcliffe

Middle-aged romance author Leo writes under a pseudonym, since she despises her own work. At home, her husband, who works overseas, is distant both physically and emotionally. As she reevaluates her life and writing, Leo is led to an unexpected relationship with Ángel, a sensitive newspaper editor.

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