Croupier (1998)

Life's a gamble...

Movie · Drama, Thriller · 1h 34m · Rated 6.7/10 on TMDB · Released June 25, 1998

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.

Directed by Mike Hodges

Cast

• Clive Owen as Jack Manfred
• Kate Hardie as Bella
• Alex Kingston as Jani De Villiers
• Gina McKee as Marion Nell
• Nicholas Ball as Jack Snr.
• Alexander Morton as David Reynolds
• Paul Reynolds as Matt
• Nick Reding as Giles Cremorne
• Barnaby Kay as Car Dealer
• Rhona Mitra as Girl with Joint
• Ozzie Yue as Mr Tchai
• John Radcliffe as Barber

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