High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story

Name: High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story
Genre: Drama
Released: 2003
Rating: 59.666666666666664
Cast: Michael Imperioli, Renee Faia, Michael Nouri, Joe La Due, Steve Schirripa

2003·Movie

2h 0min

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59/100

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About

Based on the true story of the rise and fall of poker legend Stu "The Kid" Ungar.

DNA

Genres: Biographical Drama Sports Drama
Mood: HopefulBroodingTragicGrittyInspirationalEmotional
Themes: Click below to reveal spoilers
RedemptionAddictionRise And FallSelf-DestructionTalentGambling
Plot: Click below to reveal spoilers
Self-Destructive BehaviorAddiction StrugglesRise To FameProfessional RivalriesComeback AttemptsPersonal RelationshipsDownfall And ConsequencesFinancial Ups And Downs
Pacing: Fast-PacedEpisodicQuick-Fire Scenes
Narrative: Linear NarrativeFlashbacks
Dialog: Witty BanterColloquial LanguageMonologues
Character Types: MentorSidekickAnti-HeroHeroEveryman
Humor: Dark ComedySituational ComedyAbsurd Comedy
Time: Present Day
Place: Urban CityscapeCasinos
Cinematic Style: Realistic SetsFast CuttingHandheld Camera Work
Costume and Set: Modern AttireCasino Environments

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

A. W. Vidmer

Written by:

A. W. Vidmer

Cast

Michael Imperioli

Stu 'Stuey' Ungar

Michael Nouri

Vincent

Joe La Due

Steve Schirripa

Anthony

Todd Susman

Max Ungar

Peggy Walton-Walker

Flo Ungar

David Dwyer

Poker player

Pat Morita

Mr. Leo

Nate Bynum

Gerald

Cynthia Brimhall

Vincent Van Patten

Anthony DiMaria

Bill Allison

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