

The Grand
2007-06-07 · 104 min · ★ 5.8
The Grand is in the tradition of improvisational comedies like Best In Show and This Is Spinal Tap. The story is set in the world of professional poker and follows six players who reach the final table of the world’s second most famous high stakes tournament, the Grand Championship of Poker.
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Production details
- Directors
- Zak Penn
- Production companies
- Insomnia Media Group, IMG Film 7, Eleven Eleven Films
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 5,400,000
Top Cast
Woody HarrelsonOne Eyed Jack Faro
Werner HerzogThe German
Dennis FarinaL.B.J. Deuce Fairbanks
David CrossLarry Schwartzman
Cheryl HinesLainie Schwartzman
Richard KindAndy Andrews
Chris ParnellHarold Melvin
Jason AlexanderDr. Yakov Achmed
Ray RomanoFred Marsh
Mike EppsReggie Marshall
Judy GreerSharon Andrews
Gabe KaplanSeth Schwartzman
Michael McKeanSteve Lavisch
Julie ClaireDr. Jamie Sellers
Barry CorbinJimminy 'Lucky' Faro
Shannon ElizabethToni
Estelle HarrisRuth Melvin
Andrea SavageRenee Jensen
Andrew Hill NewmanRussell Kalenich - The DealerTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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