There are many interesting casino movies, too many to count in a single list. The following movies cover a wide range of topics related to gambling, from traditional casinos to online gambling, from betting to third parties. Whether they are inspired by real events or pure fiction, these movies are worth watching!
Casino Royale
Until the next movie with Agent 007, if you’re a James Bond fan, even if you’ve watched Casino Royale since 2006, it’s worth a look. Unlike the other Bond films, Daniel Craig’s Casino Royale offers an exclusive high stakes poker game, no doubt appealing.
Besides, the plot of the popular spy movie is rather typical – Daniel Craig portrays rookie agent James Bond, who has not yet been awarded the ‘007’ label.
The idea of the film involves Bond chasing Le Chiffre “the private banker of terrorists in the world” and trying to leave him without money, during a high stakes poker game. The movie is a remake of 1967’s Casino Royale, starring David Niven, Peter Sellers and Orson Welles.
Croupier
Croupier, since 1998, is without a doubt one of the most unconventional films that take you into the world of casino. True to the British neo-noir genre, Croupier presents a darker but convincing picture of the industry.
The events in the film are told from the perspective of the main character Jack Manfred – an aspiring writer and casino dealer. Manfred, who is not a player, by the way, is trapped by the nonsense of the industry and changes his outlook on life.
An inevitable result, given that he spends half the movie, watching with a cold and cynical expression of how players play the card games. It’s an interesting perspective, which will catch you fast, especially if you are attracted to good casinos and movies.
Mississippi Grind
Mississippi Grind is one of the newest casino movies, but one that keeps you away from the world of luxury casinos. The story follows the lives of Gerry and Curtis, two players, who met at the Texas Hold ‘Em table in Iowa.
After a while, they decide to go on a trip along the Mississippi River and play in the most important cities, with the final destination – high stakes poker in New Orleans.
The film portrays the psychology of the players, in how they are dealing with a specific part during gameplay. Even though the luck of the main characters eventually turns into a movie, their risky behaviour still leaves the audience with some unanswered but suggested questions.
The Cincinnati Kid
The Cincinnati Kid is a 1965 film directed by Norman Jewison. The inspiration came from a novel written by Richard Jessup.
The film has the same name as the novel and walks you through a complex world woven around gambling. The kid in Cincinnati has everything you could want for a dramatic classic poker movie – some drama, tricks, betrayal, women, weapons, action … the whole arsenal to boost your adrenaline. It’s a fast-paced thriller that reveals the world of gambling, piece by piece.
The Cooler
William H. Macy plays an unusual character in this film, directed by Wayne Kramer. Macy is a cooler, as the title suggests, a man so unlucky that casinos use him to drive away from the luck of customers. Of course, when the bad guy enters the scene, the luck of the players is no more and the casino seems safe.
However, when his luck changes, he turns out to be the lucky amulet of any player in Las Vegas, to the dismay of the casinos that employ him. A fun premise, supported by a superb interpretation, an excellent understanding of the superstitions in the world of casinos and the “cute idea stretched to poker-chip thinness” words being marked by Mark Holcomb.
Last Words
Nowadays, the casino world is taken into the virtual realm as well, so you can play some games even when you watch this kind of movie. Migration of players to online casinos is facilitated by the fact that they offer increased security by being verified by credible international organizations.
Meanwhile, they ensure discretion and comfort because these casino games can be accessed right from home. Every online operator seeks to offer as many varieties as possible when it comes to casino games.
The rules are easy to understand if you don’t already know them from the offline environment. Video poker games may be a generalist or exclusive variants of certain operators. The greatest variety is probably slots, but so are other easy-to-follow games. The latter has the advantage of offering a relaxed game, perfect even when you are tired and you can not concentrate too well.
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