Do you enjoying watching gambling movies? Are you seeking for new adventures to enjoy? Get a eat and a box of popcorn as we are about take you round a list of great movies that we believe you have never even come across.
The online casino fan club has seen, reviewed and also compiled a list of movies that may be of interest to you: ranging from boxing, high-stakes Poker games with Russian interests and roulette stories. We are set to entertain you with the best movies!
1. MOLLY' S GAME (2017)
Well, you must have surely heard about this movie due to its recent appearance. What you may not really understand about the film is that it also relies on same name.
In the movies, the story of a former Olympian Molly Bloom was told. Bloom was forced to retire after suffering an injury. He then started engaging himself with one of the most popular poker games in the world.
Bloom got himself engaged with the best athletes, Hollywood star and even the Russian Mafia.
This movie s plot is driven around surges of emotion as well as fascinating betting games and poker.
The director of the film, Aaron Sorkin gave an interesting account of himself, even as a debutante and Bloom's queen Jessica Chastain as acted her role with so much passion. In fact the audience surely will get more than they expect.
2. THE GAMBLER (1997)
You may be thinking of the 1974 classic film starring James Caan. Well, it is not. This is a movies plotted around “The Gambler.”, the novel of the legendary Russian author Fyodor Dostoyevsky.
If your passion is on plays of the great dramatic era, Russian Literature as well as roulette, then you are in for a very big treat.
The film centers on Dostoevsky's plans and efforts to write a novel in just twenty-seven days to offset debts he incurred while gambling.
Dostoevsky's characters start to come to life, while he writes feverishly “Roulettenburg,” while the story begins to come out as a mixture of fiction and reality.
Starring Michael Gambon as Dostoevsky and winner of two Oscars, Luise Rainer, which before then had last been seen in a movie 50 years ago.
The movie is also centred on Roulette, as love story emerges and lots of money is being spun.
3. WIN IT ALL (2017)
This independent and black comedy, poker games takes its place in the center because it is plotted around the story of Eddie Garrett, who is a small card player and is so much addicted to the game.
Well, things become worse! Garrett goes after a duffel bag for an acquaintance while on his way to prison. The moment Garrett discovers that it is a money bag, he is faced with the decision to go back to his old gambling habits or lead a normal life.
The film features and outstanding performance by an otherwise unknown cast. Although its focus is one a quite difficult subject, viewers will find the protagonist's script compelling.
The film is so captivating as it involves a game of high stakes, chances and serious games at the table.
4. HIGH ROLLER: THE STU UNGAR STORY (2003)
Well, this is a high climax movie for lovers of high stakes and it is a must watch for everyone that fancies poker.
It is centred around the story of Stu Ungar, who is regarded as one of the best poker players that the world has ever seen, portrayed by Michael Imperioli (The Sopranos).
He takes his shine like the “Comeback Kid” Ungar in the biographical movie that drives you into the world of professional cardships and players.
Just as the popular slogan in the film goes thus: “Some people have a gift for science, other people for art, Stu Ungar had a gift for cards.”
It is just the total history of the three failure and successes enjoyed by the World Series of Poker champion. The Stu Ungar story is so captivating and is regarded as one of the most realistic poker games that you could spend your time seeing.
5. CROUPIER (1999)
The Croupier is a Neo-Black film featuring Clive Owen who stars as Jack Manfred, and is a budding writer and a croupier who was hired to work in a local casino.
In no time, Manfred wakes up to reality and realizes his life as a merchant would be great if translated into a great novel. He then makes the decision to submerge himself in the circle of suspicious croupiers, card cheats and casino owners.
If you are a fan of gambling movies, then this is a must watch. It has on offering what ones needs to understand about working on the floor of a casino, especially the ones that the rules are meant to be broken.
The movies came out as a success and it was instrumental in the propelling of Owen to fame internationally.
Watching the movie will teach you about board games and playing techniques.
6. THE GRAND (2007)
This comedy film features actors such as Werner Herzog, Jason Alexander, Dennis Farina, Woody Harrelson, to name a few. And a surprise feature by professional poker players such as professional gamer and actor Gabe Kaplan. ( He was formerly on number three on the list of the world professional poker).
The Grand is a movie that talks about the original game, but played around a comedy classic.
It is about some characters coming together to participate in a real poker tournament with a $10 million prize.
It was shot in Las Vegas at the Golden Nugget Casino and it is one of the best poker games to watch.
7. DIGGSTOWN (1992)
When it comes to a boxing game, you are set to be entertained with so much drama and heart.
However, you need to be in the know that this is the typical comedy you are used to, it is filled with so much chaos and bets.
Be prepared to make countless rolls on the floor reeking with so much laughter as you see the story of Gabriel Caine while he hustles in preparation for the big boxing match against popular John Gillon of The Boxing City.
Gabe makes a bet he could locate a boxer who has the strength to knock down Diggstown's ten men into a ring in one day.
Starring stellar performances by Bruce Dere, James Woods and also Los Goset Younger, who is an Oscar winner.
8. LET IT RIDE (1989)
The protagonist in this comedy film is Richard Dreyfuss and it centers on a player who is a regular at failure despite having the chances of winning at every horse race.
He however manages to stay optimistic.
If you fancy horse race, then it might just be a movie for you to see.
This film is quite below the radar for many game and movie buffs. However, it is part of our recommendation.
9. SHADES (2003) POKER
Shade is a movie centered on gambling movies and it is about wild underground poker.
Famous poker films like “The Cincinnati Kid” and “Rounders” have been spoken about, but this film has managed to thrill even the most cynical critics.
The film features young Stuart Townsend who stars as a young, experienced player. Gabriel Byrne (the usual suspects) and Sly Stallone (Rocky)
With a plot around hustlers in the world of poker plying their trade in Los Angeles bars and clubs, the movie follows Vernon as he is linked to this band of scammers who seek to contend with “The Dean” successfully, and at the same time, being pursued by a gangster who is bent on getting vengeance.
If your passion is on pokers as well as suspense movies, then this is one film that we will recommend that you take your time to see.
10. REVOLVER (2005)
If you are a fan of Guy Ritchie, the famous director of popular gambling movies, Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch and Lock, Stock, then this is one movie that you should watch.
Although, we will admit that is quite difficult to comprehend when you watch once You can take you time to see as many times as possible. But in all, it is a film that requires you follow each scene with rapt attention and one thing is for sure you will be so delighted you take your time to watch.
Starring Jason Statham as Jake Green, it is a film plotted around his new freedom from prison.
Green is able to accumulate fortunes from the game and then makes a decision to avenge Mr. D (starring, Ray Liotta), a victim of a cruel and dangerous casino owner, Jake, which was the reason why he landed in jail.
Watching this movie about the game of poker, you will immediately spot the signatory style of Guy Ritchie.
And it is definitely going to prove to be a movie with the necessary extras when it comes to poker and gambling.