Croupier (1998)
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.1271 |
Directed By
Mike Hodges
Crew
Les Healey
Paul Mayersberg
Simon Fisher-Turner
James Mitchell
Mike Hodges
Jonathan Cavendish
Michael Garfath
Caroline Harris
Jon Bunker
Christine Ruppert
Horst Allert
Delia Mündelein
Jack Stew
Leo Davis
Ian Reade-Hill
Gillie Delap
TOP CAST
Clive Owen
Jack Manfred
Kate Hardie
Bella
Alex Kingston
Jani De Villiers
Gina McKee
Marion Nell
Nicholas Ball
Jack Snr.
Alexander Morton
David Reynolds
Paul Reynolds
Matt
Nick Reding
Giles Cremorne
Barnaby Kay
Car Dealer
Rhona Mitra
Girl with Joint
Ozzie Yue
Mr Tchai
John Radcliffe
Barber
Sheila Whitfield
Manicurist
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