Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Clive Owen | ... | Jack Manfred | |
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Nick Reding | ... | Giles Cremorne |
Nicholas Ball | ... | Jack Snr. | |
Alexander Morton | ... | David Reynolds | |
Barnaby Kay | ... | Car Dealer | |
Gina McKee | ... | Marion Nell | |
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John Radcliffe | ... | Barber |
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Sheila Whitfield | ... | Manicurist |
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David Hamilton | ... | Casino Supervisor |
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Carol Davis | ... | Table Supervisor |
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Eddie Osei | ... | West Indian Punter |
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Doremy Vernon | ... | Woman I |
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Claudine Carter | ... | Woman II |
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Ursula Alberts | ... | Madame Claude |
Neville Phillips | ... | White Haired Man |
Jack Manfred is an aspiring writer going nowhere fast. To make ends meet, and against his better judgement, he takes a job as a croupier. He finds himself drawn into the casino world and the job gradually takes over his life; his relationship with girlfriend Marion begins to deteriorate. One gambler in particular catches his attention: Jani, whom he starts to see outside of working hours - a serious violation of casino rules. Jani is down on her luck; under pressure from her creditors she approaches Jack, asking him to be the inside man for a planned heist at the casino. Jack carefully considers the odds; it all looks so simple, but even a professional like Jack can't predict the cards he will be dealt. Written by Anonymous
CROUPIER (2000) *** Clive Owen, Gina McKee, Alex Kingston, Kate Hardie, Nicholas Ball. British director Mike Hodges returns with his trademark hands-on film noir twisting with Owen part Connery/part Gibson as a contemptuous struggling novelist who takes a job as a casino croupier with much disdain for its clientele and the razor's edge trundling of enjoying the afterhours lifestyle while struggling to maintain his identity from his story's semi-autobiographical character. Smartly written by Paul Mayersberg with its pulp fiction heart and soul on display works well until its unfortunately false ending. Owen gives a silky smooth enhancing performance of a man at odds with his life and makes it all look effortless.