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Rounders
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Overview

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Director:
John Dahl
Writers (WGA):
David Levien (written by) &
Brian Koppelman (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
11 September 1998 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama more
Tagline:
You've got to play the hand you're dealt. more
Plot:
A young man (Damon) is a reformed gambler who must return to playing big stakes poker to help a friend pay off loan sharks. | full synopsis
Awards:
1 win & 1 nomination more
NewsDesk:
(35 articles)
Leonardo DiCaprio Joins Project About Online Casinos
 (From The Cinema Post. 17 June 2009, 5:39 AM, PDT)

DiCaprio Takes A Gamble On Poker Movie
 (From WENN. 17 June 2009, 5:15 AM, PDT)

User Comments:
Who would have thought a film about Poker would be so good? more

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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for pervasive strong language, some sexuality and brief drug use.
Runtime:
121 min
Country:
USA
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital | SDDS
Company:
Miramax Films more

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Trivia:
Worm was originally supposed to smoke but avid nonsmoker Edward Norton refused. more
Goofs:
Continuity: In the first part of the final poker game between KGB and Mike, when KGB has just reraised $5000, Mike starts pushing all his chips forward to go all in, the shot is taken from behind KGB and you can see KGB's left hand touching his face. The next shot from the opposite direction (when you see the continuation of Mike pushing his chips forward) KGB's hand is down on the table. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Mike McDermott: Listen, here's the thing. If you can't spot the sucker in the first half hour at the table, then you ARE the sucker.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: John Malkovich/T.I. (#34.10)" (2008) more
Soundtrack:
Brandenburg Concerto #1 more

FAQ

How does it end?
What is Teddy KGB holding during the final hand of heads up, when Mike flops the nut straight?
If Mike spotted Teddy KGB's tell at the poker table, what was it?
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50 out of 59 people found the following comment useful:-
Who would have thought a film about Poker would be so good?, 16 October 2002
8/10
Author: LebowskiT1000 from Escondido, California, USA

There is a lot of good stuff in this film. You have a great story, an excellent cast, excellent directing, and a couple great games of poker.

When I first heard about this film, I was a bit skeptical. It's a game about poker, how exciting can it be? The fact that Edward Norton was in the film was the prime reason I wanted to see "Rounders". After seeing the film, I couldn't believe how much I liked it. The film flows very well from start to finish and you can't wait to see what happens in the next scene. Also, the film is filled with interesting, well-written characters.

As I mentioned above, the cast is fantastic. You have Matt Damon, Edward Norton, John Malkovich, John Turturro, Gretchen Mol, Famke Janssen, Martin Landau and some small roles by Melina Kanakaredes (of "Providence") and Goran Visnjic (of "ER"). Matt Damon is quite a good actor and this is just another great film to add to his list of already impressive roles. Edward Norton is fantastic as "Worm", he plays a truly unlikeable person, but at the same time you respect him for taking the fall for his friends. John Tuturro is excellent, as always, he has such a cool style about him. John Malkovich is superb in his portrayal of Teddy KGB. And the rest of the cast does a great job as well in their respective roles.

If you are a poker fan, then I recommend you see this film, hopefully you'll enjoy it. I myself am not a huge fan of poker, but I do play the occasional game and I loved this film. I loved the characters, the dialogue, the acting, EVERYTHING. I truly hope you enjoy the film. Thanks for reading,

-Chris

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