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25/06/1998 Drama, Thriller 1h 34m
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Life's a gamble...

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.

  1. Mike Hodges

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Clive Owen

    Jack Manfred

  2. Kate Hardie

    Bella

  3. Alex Kingston

    Jani De Villiers

  4. Gina McKee

    Marion Nell

  5. Nicholas Ball

    Jack Snr.

  6. Alexander Morton

    David Reynolds

  7. Paul Reynolds

    Matt

  8. Nick Reding

    Giles Cremorne

  9. Barnaby Kay

    Car Dealer

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Reviews

A review by griggs79
Written by griggs79 on 2025-03-28
I’ll admit I had high hopes for _Croupier_—a cool, smart British film set in the gritty London of my late teenage years, a city I loved, but that’s since vanished. And to be fair, the plot is clever and hooked me early on. There’s a slick, noir-ish vibe that’s easy to settle into, and Clive Owen absolutely looks the part. But while the script has its flaws, it’s the direction that really lets the film down. The pacing drags, and there’s a cold, clinical detachment to everything, making it almost impossible to connect with any character. You’re kept at arm’s length, which drai...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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