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Warner Bros. Pictures
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Release Date: Apr 21, 2000
Running Time: 91 mins.
Country Of Origin: Germany
Country Of Origin: United Kingdom
Country Of Origin: France
Country Of Origin: Ireland
synopsis
Jack Manfred is an aspiring writer who, suffering from a bad case of writer's block, takes a job as a croupier to support his art. Jack remains an observer, viewing the gamblers at his tables with the same cool detachment that he brings to the novel he begins to write about his on-the-job exploits. He never gambles yet, when a beautiful casino regular lures him into a dangerous but potentially lucrative caper, Jack is convinced the odds are with him. Little does he know that the temptations of the game will swallow him deeper than he could ever have anticipated.
cast + crew
Director
Jack Manfred
Bella
Jani de Villiers
Marion Neil
Jack Senior
Giles Cremorne
David Reynolds
Car Dealer
Barber
Manicurist
screenplay
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Co-Producer
Executive Producer
Associate Producer
reviews
December 10, 2000
Nobody would have bet on this baby. Croupier is a low-budget thriller set in a London casino. The movie, featuring non-star Clive Owen in the title role, was in the can since 1998 while director Mike Hodges, now pushing seventy, searched for a distributor. Croupier finally sneaked out in seventeen cities in May, with expectations of a quick fade. The fade didn't happen. Small, enthusiastic audiences started to gather and talk it up. Over the July 4th weekend, with The Patriot and The Perfect…
If you've ever wondered what it would be like to be on the dealing end of a casino table, "Croupier" antes up. Story Anti-hero, Jack Manfred (Clive Owen), is a cold-hearted bloke who warms to the thrill of watching the "punters" lose in the London casino where he works. The twist: He really wants to write a novel, and he hopes to use his job to gather material for his book. While most gambling films focus on the bettor, "Croupier" explores the often-overlooked view from the dealer: the house… |
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