# Croupier (1998)

> A struggling writer finds his perfect subject behind a London casino table, only to discover that observing the underworld can pull him inside it.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7322

## Facts

- Runtime: 94 min
- Genres: Drama, Thriller
- Director: Mike Hodges
- Cast: Clive Owen, Kate Hardie, Alex Kingston, Gina McKee, Nicholas Ball, Alexander Morton, Paul Reynolds, Nick Reding
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0159382/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: cool, sardonic, paranoid, late night viewing, neo-noir marathon

## Synopsis

A writer's journey through the high-stakes world of gambling leads to unexpected revelations.

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