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Overview
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Release Date:
27 February 2004 (Turkey)
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Tagline:
When your life depends on losing... the last thing you need is lady luck. more
Plot:
In an old school Las Vegas casino, its top gambling jinx breaks his curse when he falls in love, much to his boss' consternation. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar.
Another 8 wins
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18 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(58 articles)
Sam Shepard to Star in Epix's Tough Trade
(From MovieWeb. 20 November 2009, 4:36 AM, PST)
Lauren Bacall, Maria Bello, Alec Baldwin: Governors Awards 2009
(From Alternative Film Guide. 15 November 2009, 5:04 PM, PST)
(From MovieWeb. 20 November 2009, 4:36 AM, PST)
Lauren Bacall, Maria Bello, Alec Baldwin: Governors Awards 2009
(From Alternative Film Guide. 15 November 2009, 5:04 PM, PST)
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A 'loser take all' classic!
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | William H. Macy | ... | Bernie Lootz |
 | Alec Baldwin | ... | Shelly Kaplow |
 | Maria Bello | ... | Natalie Belisario |
 | Shawn Hatosy | ... | Mikey |
 | Ron Livingston | ... | Larry Sokolov |
 | Paul Sorvino | ... | Buddy Stafford |
 | Estella Warren | ... | Charlene |
 | Arthur J. Nascarella | ... | Nicky Fingers Bonnatto |
 | Joey Fatone | ... | Johnny Cappella |
 | M.C. Gainey | ... | Highway Officer (as MC Gainey) |
 | Ellen Greene | ... | Doris |
 | Don Scribner | ... | Lou |
 | Tony Longo | ... | Tony |
| Richard Israel | ... | Marty Goldfarb |
| Timothy Landfield | ... | The Player |
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Rated R for strong sexuality, violence, language and some drug use. (edited version)
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101 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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USA:TV-MA (TV rating) |
South Korea:18 |
Portugal:M/16 |
Argentina:16 |
Australia:MA |
Canada:18A |
Finland:K-15 |
France:U |
Germany:16 |
Ireland:15 |
Netherlands:16 |
New Zealand:R16 |
Norway:15 |
Sweden:15 |
Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) |
UK:15 |
USA:NC-17 (original rating) |
USA:R (edited for re-rating) |
Canada:A (Ontario) |
Singapore:M18 (DVD rating) |
Singapore:R(A)
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The back alley scenes were filmed in Fulton alley, behind the Nugget. The director's commentary talks about the alley's graffiti, which is still there today, and was not added for the movie.
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Continuity: During the opening credits, the croupier of a roulette table which Bernie has cooled puts the win marker on (00) double zero. However, the ball is still in motion and hasn't yet landed in any slot.
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Quotes:
[first lines]
Casino employee: Where's Bernie, they're killing us. Yeah, we need him right away.
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Casino employee: Where's Bernie, they're killing us. Yeah, we need him right away.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in The 61st Annual Golden Globe Awards (2004) (TV)
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Soundtrack:
Tomorrow
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One of those rarest of screen gems, a diamond in the rough with heart and soul, it has everything. Truly a modern masterpiece, this is one for thw ages. If this flick doesn't walk away with some serious hardware in next year's trophy races, there is no God. Baldwin, Macy, Bello and everyone involved with this beautifully written and executed tale deserves a big nod from Oscar. DON'T MISS THIS!