| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Movie Name | Croupier (1998) |
| Director | Mike Hodges |
| Writer | Paul Mayersberg |
| Lead Actor | Clive Owen |
| Cast | Clive Owen, Kate Hardie, Alex Kingston, Gina McKee, Nicholas Ball |
| Genre | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Release Date | November 19, 1998 (United Kingdom) |
| Duration | 1h 34m |
| Budget | $3 million |
| Language | English |
| IMDb Rating | 7.1/10 |
A dense but stylish and intriguing melodrama about a slick, very professional dealer at a London casino who isn’t as in control as he thinks. Jack (darkly handsome, proud, ice cool Clive Owen) pities the losers he services at roulette and blackjack, follows the rules and builds material for the novel he’s writing.
His girlfriend (Gina McKee), an ex-cop working as a store detective, loves him. She’s his conscience and a symbol of moral strength. But he is distracted by other women (including ER’s Alex Kingston). He brings on tragedy when some clever schemers pull off a scam at the casino on Christmas night.
Croupier is decidedly not a pro-gambling film but gives the casino atmosphere rich backstage detail. Director Mike Hodges (A Prayer for the Dying) also offers a psychological study of his cerebral hero. This film will appeal to viewers who like to ponder what is real and what Jack is only making up for his novel. Overall, the tone is gloomy. “The world quickly destroys the good and the brave,” Jack says. “It will kill you, too. But it will be in no special hurry.”
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