Wild Card (2015)

When a Las Vegas bodyguard with lethal skills and a gambling problem gets in trouble with the mob, he has one last play...and it's all or nothing.

Director:

Simon West

Writers:

William Goldman (based on the novel "Heat" by), William Goldman (screenplay by)

Stars:

Jason Statham, Michael Angarano, Dominik Garcia

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jason Statham	...	Nick Wild
Michael Angarano	...	Cyrus Kinnick
Dominik Garcia	...	Holly (as Dominik García-Lorido)
Hope Davis	...	Cassandra
Milo Ventimiglia	...	Danny DeMarco
Max Casella	...	Osgood
Stanley Tucci	...	Baby
Sofía Vergara	...	DD
Jason Alexander	...	Pinky
Anne Heche	...	Roxy
Chris Browning	...	Tiel
Matthew Willig	...	Kinlaw
François Vincentelli	...	Benny
Davenia McFadden	...	Millicent (as Daviena McFadden)
Michael Papajohn	...	Pit Boss

Storyline

Nick Wild (Jason Statham) is a Las Vegas bodyguard with lethal professional skills and a personal gambling problem. When a friend is beaten by a sadistic thug, Nick strikes back, only to find out the thug is the son of a powerful mob boss. Suddenly Nick is plunged into the criminal underworld, chased by enforcers and wanted by the mob. Having raised the stakes, Nick has one last play to change his fortunes...and this time, it's all or nothing.

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Plot Keywords:

gang rape | penis cut | brutality | call girl | torture | 

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Taglines:

Never bet against a man with a killer hand

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence, language and some sexuality/nudity

Did You Know?

Trivia

At one point, Brian De Palma was slated to direct until Simon West replaced him.

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Goofs

When Nick starts playing, Roxy tells him that her shift is off in 10 minutes at midnight. New dealer comes in and Nick keeps on winning. When he goes back to bet all the winnings for the last time, Roxy is again dealing at the table. She should not be dealing as her shift was over.

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Quotes

Nick Wild: [Offering his hand to Cyrus to shake] You're a good friend.
Cyrus Kinnick: [Taking Nick's hand, surprised] Friends?
Cyrus Kinnick: [while shaking hands] Don't ruin it.

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Alternate Versions

There is an extended cut available on home video running 103 minutes long.

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Connections

Referenced in The Cinema Snob: Crackerjack 2: Hostage Train (2017)

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Soundtracks

Please Come Home for Christmas
Written by Charles Brown and Gene Redd
Performed by Charles Brown

User Reviews

Story 5/10 Fights 11/10

What works : 1. Jason Statham : Intense Performance 2. Good...no excellent and innovative fights, great action

What doesn't : 1. Plot - They seem to have lost focus on the plot. Could have been so much better, intense, interesting. 2. Unrealistic - The movement of cash, comes goes comes again and how! You have to watch to and even then you wont believe it. 3. Not enough development/space for any other character. 4. Sophia Vergara had a guest appearance.Barely 5 minutes. Seriously guys! How could you?

Overall, for Statham fan or action move fans. Decide what you are looking for before you decide to go.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Japan]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 January 2015 (Belgium)

Also Known As:

Heat

Filming Locations:

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$30,000,000 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$6,738,764

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lionsgate, SJ Heat Productions, Sierra / Affinity

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min 102 min (Extended Cut)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1