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The Gambler

2015 · 105 min

A slow, uneasy study of proud people out of their depth, watching dignity erode in a place that rewards none of it.

Directed by
Szabolcs Hajdu
Starring
Andi Vasluianu, Ion Sapdaru, Török-Illyés Orsolya
Overview
The story of a wealth Eastern European family in Las Vegas, whose misunderstanding of American ways results in the loss of their dignity and self-respect.

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In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
Directed by
Szabolcs Hajdu
Starring
Andi Vasluianu, Ion Sapdaru, Török-Illyés Orsolya
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • family
    • class
    • identity
    • greed
    • betrayal
    Places
    • big city
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action2
    Horror1
    Humour3
    Realism7
    Romance2
    Tension5
    Darkness6
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight6

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    Details

    Directed by
    Szabolcs Hajdu
    Written by
    Szabolcs Hajdu
    Starring
    Andi Vasluianu, Ion Sapdaru, Török-Illyés Orsolya, Oana Pellea, Shamgar Amram
    Cinematography
    András Nagy
    Runtime
    105 min
    Country
    Hungary, United States of America
    Languages
    English, Romanian

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