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Overview
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Director:
Writers (WGA):
David Levien (written by) &
Brian Koppelman (written by)
Release Date:
11 September 1998 (USA) more
Tagline:
You've got to play the hand you're dealt. more
Plot:
A young man (Damon) is a reformed gambler who must return to playing big stakes poker to help a friend pay off loan sharks. | full synopsis
Awards:
1 win & 1 nomination more
NewsDesk:
(48 articles)
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User Comments:
A tightly focused vehicle for Damon's charm and swagger. more (263 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Matt Damon | ... | Mike McDermott | |
| Edward Norton | ... | Lester 'Worm' Murphy | |
| Paul Cicero | ... | Russian Thug | |
| John Turturro | ... | Joey Knish | |
| Ray Iannicelli | ... | Kenny | |
| Gretchen Mol | ... | Jo | |
| Famke Janssen | ... | Petra | |
| Merwin Goldsmith | ... | Sy | |
| John Malkovich | ... | Teddy KGB | |
| Martin Landau | ... | Abe Petrovsky | |
| Sonny Zito | ... | Tony | |
| Michael Rispoli | ... | Grama | |
| Melina Kanakaredes | ... | Barbara | |
| Mal Z. Lawrence | ... | Irving | |
| Josh Mostel | ... | Zagosh |
Additional Details
MPAA:
Rated R for pervasive strong language, some sexuality and brief drug use.
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Runtime:
121 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
Iceland:12 | Argentina:16 | Australia:MA | Canada:PA (Manitoba) | Chile:18 | Finland:K-12 | France:U | Peru:14 | Portugal:M/16 | Singapore:NC-16 | South Korea:18 | Spain:13 | Sweden:11 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15 | USA:R | Philippines:PG-13
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The playing card brands used throughout the film, in order are: - Teddy KGB's place: Kem cards - Professor's game: Bicycle cards - Frat house game: Bicycle cards - Chesterfield's: Kem cards - Taj Mahal casino: casino branded cards - Union game: not identifiable - Cigar shop game: Bicycle cards - Coffee shop: not identifiable but "made in USA" (possibly Aviator cards, which has an Ace of Spades that resembles the one partially seen) - Golf club game: Bicycle cards - Cop game: Bicycle cards - Matt Damon vs Jon C. Chan: casino branded cards - Final game at Teddy KGB's: KEM cards. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: There are a lot of instances of string bets in the various different games - people moving their chips into the pot in two separate motions - but by rule, if you don't verbally declare your bet, your first motion is your bet. Also, things like "I call your $20000 and raise you xxxx", "your $5000, plus another xxxx" etc. would be declared calls, because your "raise" was a secondary declaration. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Mike McDermott:
Listen, here's the thing. If you can't spot the sucker in the first half hour at the table, then you ARE the sucker.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: John Malkovich/T.I. (#34.10)" (2008) more
Soundtrack:
Brandenburg Concerto #1 more
FAQ
How does it end?What is Teddy KGB holding during the final hand of heads up, when Mike flops the nut straight?
If Mike spotted Teddy KGB's tell at the poker table, what was it?
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This film is incredibly focused. There is not one throw-away line or one extra frame in the entire movie. From the first establishing shot to the final line, the production team plays it tight and aggressive. I couldn't help but think of "The Hustler" as I watched, and Damon more than survives this comparison to a young Paul Newman. His swagger and charm and the even, controlled truthfulness of his performance all serve to place him solidly in the game with any of Hollywood's best. Highly recommended.