Overview
As an ex-gambler teaches a hot-shot college kid some things about playing cards, he finds himself pulled into the world series of poker, where his protégé is his toughest competition.
Fun facts
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Box office
Made on a $5M budget
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Filming locations
Filmed in New Orleans
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Marc WeinstockScreenplay
- Gil Cates Jr.Screenplay
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- January 29, 2008
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $5M
- Countries
- United States of America, United Kingdom
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In the United States
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Cast
Burt ReynoldsTommy Vinson
Bret HarrisonAlex Stillman
Shannon ElizabethMichelle
Maria MasonHelen Vinson
Gary GrubbsMr. Stillman
Caroline McKinleyMrs. Stillman
Charles DurningCharlie Adler
Brandon Ray OliveBen Thomas
Jennifer TillyKaren "Razor" Jones
Jon EyezMike 'Double Diamond' Jackson
J.D. EvermoreTex Button
Mike SextonHimself
Vincent Van PattenHimself
Phil LaakHimself
Antonio EsfandiariHimself
Courtney FrielHerself
Scott LazarHimself- Isabelle MercierHerself
- Chris MoneymakerHimself
Joe HachemHimself
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