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Life's a gamble... - Croupier
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Title: Croupier

Release Date: 25 Jun 1998

Runtime: 1h 34m

Genre: Drama, Thriller

Director: ARTE, La Sept-Arte, Little Bird, Film4 Productions

Production Companies: ARTE, La Sept-Arte, Little Bird, Film4 Productions

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.7 (284 votes)

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
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