Any good gambling movies.....

PixWinns · Jun 27, 2005

Hello,

Any good gambling movies.....(not how to gamble), but a gambling movie in general?

Thanks in advance.

Klo Winn

PatPatriot · Jun 27, 2005

"Owning Mahoney" is my favorite.

Paterno · Jun 27, 2005

The Runner (Courtney Cox and John Goodman) and Rounders are two that come to mind.

RobFunk · Jun 27, 2005

High Roller "The Stu Ungar Story" Fails on many levels as a motion picture.

But if you're a gambler or a poker player, you'll still find interest in it.

I'd reccomend it to any Rxer, just not to someone like my movie buff mom

booze · Jun 27, 2005

my faves:

- California Split
- The Gambler
- Cincinnati Kid
- The Hustler
- Let it Ride

CAPNCRUNCH · Jun 27, 2005

'Hard Times' , Charles Bronson, Charles Coburn's depression era story of a back alley fighter had it all! One of my top 5 of all time!:toast: Yeah, another good one Booze, 'California Split"-Egyptian Fem,LOL!

Moon88 · Jun 27, 2005

booze said:
my faves:

- California Split
- The Gambler
- Cincinnati Kid
- The Hustler
- Let it Ride

Booze was actually thinking of buying The Hustler the other day at Wal-mart. Great prices there. Ended up buying U-Turn & Blue Streak.

Paul Newmen stars in The Hustler correct? Seems good.

Just watched Miller's Crossing a few weeks....good movie.

Has anyone watched Bookies?

booze · Jun 27, 2005

Moon88 said:
Paul Newmen stars in The Hustler correct? Seems good.

Correct. If your a fan of pool at all, the movie is an absolute must. George C. Scott & Jackie Gleason are great as well.

james369 · Jun 27, 2005

Patriot said:
"Owning Mahoney" is my favorite.

i would say that is my all time fav movie

Moon88 · Jun 27, 2005

Thanks Booze. Color of Money was good. Off to Wal-Mart soon.

Moon88 · Jun 27, 2005

Patriot said:
"Owning Mahoney" is my favorite.

Excellent movie. True story. Lessons to be learned.

spreadbeater · Jun 27, 2005

Patriot said:
"Owning Mahoney" is my favorite.

Going to go rent it now. Hope you are right about this one :103631605

james369 · Jun 27, 2005

spreadbeater said:
Going to go rent it now. Hope you are right about this one

spreadbeater.... you will love this movie

Fishhead · Jun 27, 2005

Some favorites off the top..............

The Sting
Let it Ride
Casino
High Roller
The Gambler
Rounders

Horseshoe · Jun 27, 2005

Two lesser known gambling flicks that are pretty good are "The Deli" and also "Dinner Rush"..Both cross NYC/NJ BMing, Degeneracy, and the Restraunt biz.

When Dinner Rush namedropped Joey Bag Of Donuts in it's opening dialogue, I knew it had to be a sleeper.

Moon88 · Jun 27, 2005

Thanks Horseshoe will be watching them soon! Took your word on Dinner Rush when you mentioned it was decent a while back. Been looking to purchase with no luck. I prefer buying over renting at a great price......10ov30 in the Colon game worth a shot? Don't play bases much.

SIG · Jun 27, 2005

here's a couple more that haven't been named:

Bookies
Shade
Double Down

Megacapper · Jun 27, 2005

And old one "Fever Pitch" with Ryan O'Neil.

Not the new movie with that name. This one is maybe 20 years old or so.

spreadbeater · Jun 27, 2005

james369 said:
spreadbeater.... you will love this movie

Just rented it and am going to try to watch it today or tomorrow. I will let you know what I think.

SB

PixWinns · Jun 27, 2005

Thank you all for your great replies. (It's like, take a pick).

Much appreciated.

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