The Player (1971)
Overview
The story of Lou Marchesi, a down-and-out professional pool player, who's life begins to disintegrate through his association with the beautiful and sophisticated Sylvia, who refuses to understand or accept his way of life.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.2274 |
Directed By
Thomas DeMartini
Crew
Thomas DeMartini
Thomas DeMartini
George Gilbert Dougherty
George Gilbert Dougherty
Harry Rubenstein
Shorty Rogers
TOP CAST
Rudolf Wanderone Jr.
Minnesota Fats (as Minnesota Fats)
Jerry Como
Lou Marchesi
Rae Phillips
Sylvia
Carey Wilmot
Linda
Thomas DeMartini
One-Pocket Joey
Jack Colavita
Jack Colavita
Victor Anthony
Bill
Gordon Ogden
Walsh
Lee Edwards
Ed
Dick Nelson
Phil, The Peanut Butter Man
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