(rated R, 91 mins. not yet reviewed )
Limited release
A complex thriller set in London’s gambling world, is the story of Jack Manfred, 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, but inevitably he gets sucked into the world of the casino, which takes its toll on his relationship and the novel he is writing. When he is tempted to break his own rules, he carefully considers the odds. But even a professional like Jack can’t predict the cards he will be dealt. Stars Clive Owen, Gina McKee and Alex Kingston.
