

Croupier
1998-06-25 · 94 min · ★ 6.7
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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- Directors
- Mike Hodges
- Production companies
- Little Bird, Tatfilm, CPB Films, Channel Four Films
- Countries
- United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany
- Status
- Released
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Clive OwenJack Manfred
Kate HardieBella
Alex KingstonJani De Villiers
Gina McKeeMarion Nell
Nicholas BallJack Snr.
Alexander MortonDavid Reynolds
Paul ReynoldsMatt
Barnaby KayCar Dealer
Rhona MitraGirl with Joint
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