Croupier (1998)

Stifled by a stagnant writing career, Jack Manfred, an aspiring author, resorts to the gritty allure of the casino universe to break free. Leveraging his father's connections, he reluctantly delves into the world of chance, accepting a job as a croupier, the master of the roulette wheel. As he navigates the glitz and grime of his new occupation, his life begins to revolve around the spinning wheel and the enticing lure of the green felt tables, causing his relationship with his girlfriend, Marion, to crumble. One gambler, Jani, a woman burdened with bad luck and hounded by relentless creditors, stands out in the sea of faces. She captures Jack's attention, leading him to break a cardinal rule of the casino world by seeing her outside of work. Jani, with her captivating charm, lures Jack into a high-stakes game of deception, proposing a daring heist on the very casino that employs him. Torn between his professional integrity and the thrill of this newfound adventure, Jack weighs the odds. On the surface, it all seems deceptively simple, but even a seasoned croupier like Jack can't foresee the hand that fate might deal him. Simultaneously, Jack finds inspiration in the heart of this dangerous gamble, using his experiences as the fertile ground for his next book, "I, Croupier". In this riveting tale of risk, temptation, and the unpredictable game of life, Jack finds himself caught in a whirlwind where the lines between his reality and his art become increasingly blurred.

Croupier is a drama movie featuring Clive Owen and directed by Mike Hodges.

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