
The Good Thief(2003)
An aging gambler on a losing streak attempts to rob a casino in Monte Carlo. But someone's already tipped off the cops before he even makes a move.



Guy Madison
Al Mercer

Kim Novak
Kay Greylek

Brian Keith
Brick

Alvy Moore
Roy

Kerwin Mathews
Ronnie

William Conrad
Eric Berg

Jack Dimond
Francis Spiegelbauer

Jean Willes
Virginia

Kathryn Grant
Jean, Young Woman in Nightclub (uncredited)
Adelle August
Bit (uncredited)
5 Against the House is a crime, drama, thriller film released in 1955 exploring themes of casino, heist, film noir. Directed by Phil Karlson, it stars Guy Madison, Kim Novak, Brian Keith. Former war-time Army buddies now students in college decide to rip off a Reno casino.
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