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Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Charles Martin Smith | ... | Barnes | |
Katharine Isabelle | ... | Elyse | |
Kris Lemche | ... | Scott | |
Julian Richings | ... | Orr | |
Albert Chung | ... | George | |
Normand D'Amour | ... | Wilson | |
Jacques Godin | ... | Saunders | |
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Roy Lund | ... | Casino #1 BJ Dealer #1 |
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K.C. Coombs | ... | Saleswoman - Sexshop |
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Una Kay | ... | Recruiter |
Carl Alacchi | ... | Casino #1 Floor Manager #1 | |
Sean Lu | ... | Asian Player | |
Tim Post | ... | Hotel Game Boss | |
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Livia Duguay | ... | Hotel Game Dealer |
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Nancy Tang | ... | Mrs. Chen |
One deadbeat teacher discovers that three of his students are great math wizzes and decides to teach them how to count cards and make lots of money. As they learn how to play the casinos, things get tricky when the debt owing teacher informs them that their front man wants restitution for loses (of supposed $500,000 Canadian) in about a weeks time. The three students decide to hit all the major casinos in Ontario and Quebec until discovered. Will they make the money needed? Or will they suffer the concequences? Written by Luc Ippersiel
I second the comment that this movie is one of the best of 2004. I'll actually go as far as to say this is THE best movie of 2004! The brilliant writing, convincing acting, skilled directing, and all other aspects of this film come together wonderfully to create a masterpiece. The plot is fresh and fairly unconventional, releasing its pathway from the overused movie plot clone formulae of Hollywood (ugh). The characters are all very lifelike and are performed masterfully by the actors! The music is also well done. I never felt myself distracted by flamboyant themes, but instead was drawn in by the music which worked perfectly to enhance the action on screen. I can't wait to see future movies by this relatively new director, skilled writer, and these great new actors.
I recommend this movie whole-heartedly! Bravo Canada!