Topic: Poker

Direction Norman Jewison

Cast Steve McQueen · Edward G. Robinson · Karl Malden · Tuesday Weld

Synopsis The Cincinnati Kid (1965) follows the journey of a young and ambitious card player, known as the Cincinnati Kid, who seeks to prove his mettle by challenging a seasoned and respected player for the title of "The Man." The story...

Direction John Dahl

Cast Matt Damon · Edward Norton · Gretchen Mol · John Malkovich

Synopsis Rounders (1998) follows Mike McDermott, a former poker prodigy who decides to leave his gambling days behind after a disastrous high-stakes game. He enrolls in law school and starts a new life with his girlfriend. However, when his childhood friend,...

Direction Pupi Avati

Cast Carlo Delle Piane · Diego Abatantuono · Gianni Cavina · George Eastman

Direction Aaron Sorkin

Cast Jessica Chastain · Idris Elba · Kevin Costner · Michael Cera

Synopsis Molly's Game (2017) chronicles the extraordinary journey of Molly Bloom, a former world-class skier who transitioned into the high-stakes world of underground poker. After narrowly missing out on the Olympic team, Bloom took a year off to live in Los...

Direction Martin Campbell

Cast Daniel Craig · Eva Green · Mads Mikkelsen · Jeffrey Wright

Synopsis Casino Royale (2006) introduces James Bond's inaugural mission as a 007 agent, sending him to Madagascar to surveil a terrorist named Mollaka. When the operation goes awry, Bond takes it upon himself to pursue the remaining members of the terrorist...

Direction Fielder Cook

Cast Henry Fonda · Joanne Woodward · Jason Robards · Charles Bickford

Synopsis A Big Hand For the Little Lady (1966) follows the journey of an unsuspecting traveler who finds himself entangled in a high-stakes poker game in Laredo. The game is played among the wealthiest individuals in the region, and the traveler's...

Direction Wong Kar-Wai

Cast Norah Jones · Jude Law · Natalie Portman · Rachel Weisz

Synopsis My Blueberry Nights (2007) follows a young woman, portrayed by Norah Jones, as she embarks on a self-discovery expedition across the United States, seeking answers about love and personal fulfillment. This film, marking Wong Kar Wai's first English-language feature, guides...

Direction Henry Hathaway

Cast Robert Mitchum · Dean Martin · Roddy McDowall · Inger Stevens

Synopsis Five Card Stud (5 Card Stud) (1968) is a gripping western murder mystery adapted from Ray Gaulden's novel. The story unfolds in a small Colorado town where a man is caught cheating during a poker game and is swiftly lynched....

Direction James Neilson

Cast Alfred Hitchcock · Robert Horton · Robert Middleton · Gail Kobe

Synopsis Alfred Hitchcock Presents: Crack of Doom (TV) (1956) follows the intense and high-stakes world of a real estate businessman who finds himself on the edge of financial and personal disaster. The story revolves around a high-stakes poker game with no...

Direction Robert Luketic

Cast Jim Sturgess · Kate Bosworth · Laurence Fishburne · Kevin Spacey

Synopsis 21 (2008) is a gripping tale inspired by Ben Mezrich's nonfiction book "Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions." The narrative follows a group of brilliant MIT students who master the...

Direction Pupi Avati

Cast Diego Abatantuono · Gianni Cavina · Carlo Delle Piane · George Eastman

Synopsis Christmas Rematch (2004) revisits the world of high-stakes poker 17 years after the events of "Regalo di Natale," bringing back the same five players for a fresh and thrilling challenge. As the game unfolds, the question of trust looms large,...

Direction Paul Schrader

Cast Oscar Isaac · Tye Sheridan · Tiffany Haddish · Willem Dafoe

Synopsis The Card Counter (2021) follows the story of William Tell, a former military interrogator who has adopted a quiet life as a small-time gambler to avoid detection. His carefully structured existence is disrupted when he crosses paths with Cirk, a...

Direction Blake Edwards

Cast Tony Curtis · Martha Hyer · Charles Bickford · Kathryn Grant

Synopsis Mister Cory (1957) follows the journey of Cory, a driven young man from the rough streets of Chicago, who possesses an exceptional talent for gambling. He secures a position as a busboy at an upscale resort in Wisconsin, where his...

Direction Rudolph Maté

Cast Tyrone Power · Piper Laurie · Julie Adams · John McIntire

Synopsis The Mississippi Gambler (1953) follows the journey of Mark Fallon, who, alongside his partner Kansas John Polly, endeavors to bring integrity to the gambling scene on riverboats. Their initial triumph, however, sparks the ire of dishonest gamblers and Angelique Dureau,...

Direction Richard Donner

Cast Mel Gibson · Jodie Foster · James Garner · James Coburn

Synopsis Maverick (1994) follows the adventures of Bret Maverick, a skilled poker player known for his quick wit and even quicker draw. Unlike other gamblers, Maverick prefers to outsmart his opponents rather than resort to violence. His ultimate goal is to...

Direction Leslie H. Martinson · Douglas Heyes · Richard L. Bare · Arthur Lubin

Cast Jack Kelly · James Garner · Roger Moore · Lane Chandler

Direction A.W. Vidmer

Cast Michael Imperioli · Renee Faia · Michael Nouri · Joe La Due

Synopsis Stuey (High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story) (2003) chronicles the extraordinary journey of Stu "The Kid" Ungar, a man who ascended to the pinnacle of the poker world and then faced a dramatic downfall. The film delves into Ungar's meteoric...

Direction Hervé Martin-Delpierre

Direction Damian Nieman

Cast Sylvester Stallone · Stuart Townsend · Melanie Griffith · Jamie Foxx

Synopsis Shade (2003) immerses viewers in the thrilling realm of poker hustlers navigating the vibrant clubs and sophisticated martini bars of Los Angeles. The narrative kicks off as a skilled group of card sharks crosses paths with "The Dean," executing a...

Direction Sydney Pollack

Cast Robert Redford · Lena Olin · Alan Arkin · Raul Julia

Synopsis Havana (1990) follows the tale of Jack Weil, a daring and high-stakes gambler who seeks thrills in the bustling city of Havana during the tumultuous Christmas season of 1958. As Cuba stands on the brink of revolution, Weil believes that...