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The Player

2009·Movie
1h 25min
69
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Documentary maker John Appel made a film about gambling, winning and losing, based on the the memories of his father. Appel relates anecdotes to characterize his father and shed light on the events that led to his downfall. In between, we visit the horse races, where we meet an extremely good-humored bookie named Harry. Appel delves artistically into the mysterious mind of his father, who was not just a gambler, but a player of life.
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69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Player?

1 h 25 min

The Player runs 1 h 25 min.

What language is The Player in?

English

It was made in English.

What tropes does The Player use?

Good Cop/Bad CopThe '90sShow Within a ShowBroken HeelWrite What You KnowAdaptational Name ChangeSelf-DeprecationBatman GambitFace–Heel TurnDouble-Meaning TitleCelebrity Paradox"The Reason You Suck" Speechand 43 more

TV Tropes lists 55 storytelling tropes for The Player, including Good Cop/Bad Cop, The '90s, Show Within a Show.