Croupier(1998)
“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.
Director
Mike Hodges
Studio
Film4 Productions
Cast
Clive Owen
as Jack Manfred
Kate Hardie
as Bella
Alex Kingston
as Jani De Villiers
Gina McKee
as Marion Nell
Nicholas Ball
as Jack Snr.
Alexander Morton
as David Reynolds
Paul Reynolds
as Matt
Nick Reding
as Giles Cremorne
Barnaby Kay
as Car Dealer
Rhona Mitra
as Girl with Joint
Ozzie Yue
as Mr Tchai
John Radcliffe
as Barber
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1998
Runtime
1h 34m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Production Companies
Film4 Productions • Little Bird • Tatfilm
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Where can I watch Croupier?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Croupier (1998).
What is Croupier about?▼
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.
Who directed Croupier?▼
Croupier was directed by Mike Hodges and released in 1998. It is a drama, thriller film.
How long is Croupier?▼
Croupier has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
Who stars in Croupier?▼
The cast of Croupier includes Clive Owen as Jack Manfred, Kate Hardie as Bella, Alex Kingston as Jani De Villiers, Gina McKee as Marion Nell, Nicholas Ball as Jack Snr. and more.
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