london, england,casino,gambling,roulette,writer's block,intrigue,novelist,croupier,neo-noir,crime

Croupier (1998)

Poster for Croupier

Life's a gamble...

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Mike Hodges
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    Jack Manfred Clive Owen
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    Bella Kate Hardie
  • Profile picture of Alex Kingston
    Jani De Villiers Alex Kingston
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    Marion Nell Gina McKee
  • Profile picture of Nicholas Ball
    Jack Snr. Nicholas Ball
  • Profile picture of Alexander Morton
    David Reynolds Alexander Morton
  • Profile picture of Paul Reynolds
    Matt Paul Reynolds
  • Profile picture of Barnaby Kay
    Car Dealer Barnaby Kay

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Keywords

  • london, england
  • casino
  • gambling
  • roulette
  • writer's block
  • intrigue
  • novelist
  • croupier
  • neo-noir
  • crime