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Release Date:
27 February 2004 (Turkey) moreTagline:
When your life depends on losing... the last thing you need is lady luck. morePlot:
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 synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 8 wins & 18 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(54 articles)
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A 'loser take all' classic! more (200 total)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)Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
101 minCountry:
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EnglishColor:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
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)Filming Locations:
Landmark Hotel - Convention Center Drive and Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA moreFun Stuff
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Bernie's Room 104 is located at the Town House Motor Lodge, 303 West Second Street, in Reno, Nevada. The film crew put another motel sign ("Bettor Life") over the Town House sign for filming the movie. The EZ Mini Market where Bernie shops is also at the Town House Motel. The Room 104 interiors were shot at the studio. The pool is still empty, even in the summers. The Town House is a quarter mile from the Golden Phoenix, at Second Street and Arlington in Reno. moreGoofs:
Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): When Bernie plays craps, he is shown placing two stacks of chips side-by-side on the pass line. This is incorrect - a player's entire bet must be placed in one vertical stack. AFTER a point is established, a player make "take the odds" by placing a second stack of chips BEHIND the original pass line bet. A second stack of chips on the pass line next to the player's bet would be assumed by the crew to be a toke - a bet for the dealers. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Casino employee: Where's Bernie, they're killing us. Yeah, we need him right away.
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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!