Rounders
Trust everyone... But always cut the cards.
Overview
A young reformed gambler must return to playing big stakes poker to help a friend pay off loan sharks.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
The movie was released during a time when poker gained significant popularity in America due to the rise of televised tournaments. It reflects this cultural shift while also critiquing the obsession with gambling that can lead to destructive consequences.
- Engaging poker scenes that will keep you on the edge of your seat, Excellent performances by Edward Norton and John Malkovich, Exploration of moral ambiguity and the concept of 'luck', Richly layered characters with complex motivations
Fun Facts
- John Malkovich's character, Teddy KGB, was originally written for Sean Connery but he turned down the role. Edward Norton reportedly learned poker strategies and practiced playing for months prior to filming. The movie features a cameo by Matt Damon as a college student who plays against Norton.
Available Languages
English
US
Title:
"Trust everyone... But always cut the cards."
Deutsch
DE
Title:
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Italiano
IT
Title: Il giocatore - Rounders
"Il piacere del rischio"
suomi
FI
Title: Rounders - ässä hihassa
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Français
FR
Title: Les Joueurs
"Pour vous c'est un jeu, pour eux c'est un métier."
Magyar
HU
Title: Pókerarcok
"Erkölcstelen hagyni, hogy egy balek megtartsa a pénzét"
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Oscar Awards
Wins
Haven't Won A Oscar
Nominations
Haven't Nominated for Oscar
Media
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Rounders | 'You've Got a Sign On Your Back' (HD) | Matt Damon, Edward Norton | 1998
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Rounders | 'You Just Got Out' (HD) - Matt Damon, Edward Norton | MIRAMAX
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Rounders | 'Why'd You Have to Lie?' (HD) - Matt Damon, Gretchen Mol | MIRAMAX