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Croupier

Croupier

Life's a gamble...

19986.71h 34m

Overview

Jack Manfred is an aspiring writer who to make ends meet, takes a job as a croupier. Jack remains an observer, knowing that everything in life is a gamble and that gamblers are born to lose. Inevitably, he gets sucked into the world of the casino which takes its toll on his relationships and the novel he is writing.

Directed by Mike Hodges
Written by Paul Mayersberg
Produced by Jonathan Cavendish, Christine Ruppert
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Top Cast

Clive Owen

Clive Owen

Jack Manfred

Kate Hardie

Kate Hardie

Bella

Alex Kingston

Alex Kingston

Jani De Villiers

Gina McKee

Gina McKee

Marion Nell

Nicholas Ball

Nicholas Ball

Jack Snr.

Alexander Morton

Alexander Morton

David Reynolds

Paul Reynolds

Paul Reynolds

Matt

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Nick Reding

Giles Cremorne

Barnaby Kay

Barnaby Kay

Car Dealer

Rhona Mitra

Rhona Mitra

Girl with Joint

Themes & Keywords

london, englandcasinogamblingroulettewriter's blockintriguenovelistcroupierneo-noircrime

About Croupier

Croupier is a drama, thriller film released in 1998 exploring themes of london, england, casino, gambling, roulette, writer's block, intrigue. Directed by Mike Hodges, it stars Clive Owen, Kate Hardie, Alex Kingston. Jack Manfred is an aspiring writer who to make ends meet, takes a job as a croupier. Jack remains an observer, knowing that everything in life is a gamble and that gamblers are born to lose. Inevitably, he gets sucked into the world of the casino which takes its toll on his relationships and the novel he is writing.

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