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Deal

Deal

20085.31h 25m

Overview

As an ex-gambler teaches a hot-shot college kid some things about playing cards, he finds himself pulled into the world series of poker, where his protégé is his toughest competition.

Directed by Gil Cates Jr.
Written by Marc Weinstock, Gil Cates Jr.
Produced by Albert J. Salzer, Marc Weinstock
Box OfficeBudget: $5.0M0

Top Cast

Burt Reynolds

Burt Reynolds

Tommy Vinson

Bret Harrison

Bret Harrison

Alex Stillman

Shannon Elizabeth

Shannon Elizabeth

Michelle

Maria Mason

Maria Mason

Helen Vinson

Gary Grubbs

Gary Grubbs

Mr. Stillman

Caroline McKinley

Caroline McKinley

Mrs. Stillman

Charles Durning

Charles Durning

Charlie Adler

Brandon Ray Olive

Brandon Ray Olive

Ben Thomas

Jennifer Tilly

Jennifer Tilly

Karen "Razor" Jones

Jon Eyez

Jon Eyez

Mike 'Double Diamond' Jackson

Themes & Keywords

pokerrestartcall girlcompetitionmentorconfidencelosergainturniermoneyillegal prostitution

About Deal

Deal is a comedy, drama film released in 2008 exploring themes of poker, restart, call girl, competition, mentor, confidence. Directed by Gil Cates Jr., it stars Burt Reynolds, Bret Harrison, Shannon Elizabeth. As an ex-gambler teaches a hot-shot college kid some things about playing cards, he finds himself pulled into the world series of poker, where his protégé is his toughest competition.

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