Croupier (1998) -

"I am a dealer. I'm the one who doesn't take chances."

The blur between reality and fiction as Jack writes a novel about the very world he is sinking into. Tone: Pithy, "Mamet-esque," and bitterly funny. Croupier (1998)

(This is the film's central mantra regarding luck, money, and emotions.) "Gambling's about not facing reality, ignoring the odds." "I am a dealer

A Neo-Noir that strips away traditional genre tropes to focus on the cold mechanics of a casino floor. 📖 Critical Synopsis Croupier (1998)

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