

Atlantic City
1980-09-03 · 104 min · ★ 6.8
In a corrupt city, a small-time gangster and the estranged wife of a pot dealer find themselves thrown together in an escapade of love, money, drugs and danger.
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Production details
- Directors
- Louis Malle
- Production companies
- Canadian Film Development Corporation, Selta Films, International Cinema Corporation (ICC), Cine-Neighbor, Famous Players
- Countries
- Canada, France
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 7,200,000
- Revenue
- USD 12,729,675
Top Cast
Burt LancasterLou
Susan SarandonSally
Kate ReidGrace
Michel PiccoliJoseph
Hollis McLarenChrissy
Robert JoyDave
Al WaxmanAlfie
Robert GouletSinger
Moses ZnaimerFelix
Angus MacInnesVinnie
Wallace ShawnWaiter
Harvey AtkinBus Driver
Norma Dell'AgneseJeanne
Louis Del GrandeMr. Shapiro
John McCurryFred
Cec LinderPresident of Hospital
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