
Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Burt Reynolds | ... | Tommy Vinson | |
Bret Harrison | ... | Alex Stillman | |
Shannon Elizabeth | ... | Michelle | |
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Maria Mason | ... | Helen Vinson |
Gary Grubbs | ... | Mr. Stillman | |
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Caroline McKinley | ... | Mrs. Stillman |
Charles Durning | ... | Charlie Adler | |
Brandon Ray Olive | ... | Ben Thomas (as Brandon Olive) | |
Jennifer Tilly | ... | Karen 'Razor' Jones | |
Jon Eyez | ... | Mike 'Double Diamond' Jackson (as Jon 'JT' Eyes) | |
J.D. Evermore | ... | Tex Button | |
Mike Sexton | ... | Himself (as Michael Sexton) | |
Vincent Van Patten | ... | Himself | |
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Phil Laak | ... | Himself |
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Antonio Esfandiari | ... | Himself |
Law school graduate Alex Stillman isn't happy as junior clerk in his domineering father's firm but finds distraction as highly gifted Internet poker player. Legendary Tommy Vinson, who retired 20 years ago for his wife's sake, successfully offers to coach Alex for half of the fortunate he can learn to win in Las Vegas. The training, focusing on bluffing and dirty tricks, goes well until Alex feels abused by a girl hired by Vinson. They end up both entering the world tour grand final. Written by KGF Vissers
Okay, so this is my first shot at this. I was compelled to write because of all the abuse this video is taking. It's not that bad. Actually I enjoyed it. Especially the ending which was a Great One by the way. And also about the comment that poker fans would not like it, actually I think the contrary would be true for the simple fact it IS about POKER and all most nothing else (although Shannon Elizabeth adds a little spice to it). No, other than Burt, there is no actor in this well known to be outstanding but there doesn't need to be. No, it is not Rounders and the comparison wasn't, I don't think, a very good choice. If you want a comparison on how the movie is set up it more closely follows "The Color of Money" as pupil and teacher going off to the big tourney. Anyway, I think poker fans will love it, if for no other reason you get to see almost every big name poker pro in the biz be in a movie. Regardless, you'll LOVE the ending.