Croupier

Starring: Clive Owen
Director: Mike Hodges
Genre: Thriller
Rated: M
Running Time: 87 mins

An intriguing thriller set in London's gambling world.

Jack Manfred is an aspiring writer going nowhere fast who, to make ends meet, takes a job as a croupier. Jack tries to remain an observer, knowing that everything in life is a gamble and that gamblers are born to lose, but inevitably he gets sucked into the world of the casino, which takes its toll on his relationships.

When he is tempted to break his own rules, he carefully considers the odds. But even a professional like Jack can't predict the cards he will be dealt....