Jack Manfred is an aspiring writer going nowhere fast. To make ends meet, and against his better judgement, he takes a job as a croupier. He finds himself drawn into the casino world and the job gradually takes over his life; his relationship with girlfriend Marion begins to deteriorate. One gambler in particular catches his attention: Jani, whom he starts to see outside of working hours – a serious violation of casino rules. Jani is down on her luck; under pressure from her creditors she approaches Jack, asking him to be the inside man for a planned heist at the casino. Jack carefully considers the odds; it all looks so simple, but even a professional like Jack can’t predict the cards he will be dealt.
Release Date: 28 July 2000Runtime: 94 min
Stars:
- Alexander Morton
- Barnaby Kay
- Carol Davis
- Claudine Carter
- Clive Owen
- David Hamilton
- Doremy Vernon
- Eddie Osei
- Gina McKee
- John Radcliffe
- Neville Phillips
- Nicholas Ball
- Nick Reding
- Sheila Whitfield
- Ursula Alberts
Director: Mike Hodges