Directed by Mike Hodges
Written by Paul Mayersberg
Cinematography by Michael Garfath

Clive Owen as Jack Manfred Kate Hardie as Bella Alex Kingston as Jani de Villiers Gina McKee as Marion Nicholas Ball as Jack's Father Kate Fenwick as Cloë Simon Fisher-Turner as Ironic Punter Nick Reding as Max

Running Time: 94 min.
Release Date: Apr. '01

Overall Call:
Croupier is another fine example of how a well told story outweighs flashy special effects. The story is well written and doesn't force-feed you every little detail allowing you to slowly digest the plot like a fine meal. The acting is rather impressive from this relatively unknown cast. There is a healthy dose of rather effective interior narrative delivered by the films lead. The direction is self-assured and compliments the script very well. This one isn't a big twisted story but there are enough intricacies that occur, so I'll say no more to allow the story to unravel in a fresh way.

Reasons For Recommendation:
+ Great story
+ Intriguing characters