Croupier
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Croupier (1998)

15
18/06/1999 (GB)
Drama, Thriller
1h 34m

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.

  • Mike HodgesDirector
  • Paul MayersbergScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

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

Top Billed Cast

Clive Owen

Clive Owen

Jack Manfred

Kate Hardie

Kate Hardie

Bella

Alex Kingston

Alex Kingston

Jani De Villiers

Gina McKee

Gina McKee

Marion Nell

Nicholas Ball

Nicholas Ball

Jack Snr.

Alexander Morton

Alexander Morton

David Reynolds

Paul Reynolds

Paul Reynolds

Matt

Nick Reding

Giles Cremorne

Barnaby Kay

Barnaby Kay

Car Dealer

Rhona Mitra

Rhona Mitra

Girl with Joint

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