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High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story (2003)
Released By: New Line Cinema   Rating: R   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: New Line Cinema
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: R
Director: A.W. Vidmer
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: 3/15/2005
Cast: Michael Nouri, Pat Morita, Michael Imperioli, Steve Schirripa, Renee Faia, Joe La Due
Published ID: 4935
UPC: 794043785122,
Plot: The true story of one of the most gifted card players in history provides the basis for this hard-hitting drama. Stu Ungar (Michael Imperioli) was barely in his teens when he first discovered his talent for playing cards, especially poker and gin rummy. His father, a nightclub owner and small-time bookmaker connected with the mob, was impressed with his son's abilities but worried where Stu's reckless instincts towards gambling could take him. As it happens, Stu's father was right to worry; the boy managed to lose all his bar mitzvah money during an afternoon at the racetrack (for all his skills at the card table, Stu had no talent for picking the ponies), and by the time he was 20, Stu was deep in debt to mob loan sharks. Vincent (Michael Nouri), a mob boss who knew Stu's father, gives him a chance to pay off his debts by entering a gin rummy tournament in Las Vegas; Stu wins big and soon finds the Las Vegas lifestyle is to his liking. Stu becomes something of a celebrity when he wins the World Series of Poker tournament in 1980 and 1981, but his appetite for racetrack betting, drugs and prostitutes took its toll, and the great card shark hit bottom before returning from nowhere to win the WSOP a third time in 1996; however, Stu's comeback would turn out to be tragically short lived. High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story also features appearances by Pat Morita, Renee Faia, Joe La Due, and Vincent Van Patten. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
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High Roller - The Stu Ungar Story
Added 6/26/2009
Good story, but the kids in this movie are poorly directed. All of the adult actors give great performances. I would recommend this movie to anyone that appreciates an interesting story. Not a summer blockbuster, just some good acting of a true story.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Read the book.
Added 10/26/2008
Stu Unger was a really unique individual. He was to poker, what Bobby Fisher was to chess. However, this movie lacks any depth of detail and fails to provide any insight into the mind and personality of Stu Unger. If you are interested in gaining a glimpse into what made Stu Unger tick, I would highly recommend the book, "One Of A Kind".
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
High Roller
Added 10/11/2008
This was suppose to be the Stu Ungar story, but they got EVERYTHING wrong. The only relation to Stu's real life and the movie is the name of the character. They got all the supporting characters wrong. They got events wrong. They left out tons of important details. This movie is a waste of money.
2 out of 2 people found this helpful.
Brief But The Truth
Added 6/30/2008
Hi,

I brought this product as I wanted to know more about how Stu Ungar rose and fell again. However the DVD itself it's very depressing as it only covers his drug abuse and his huge loses on the sports book. All in all if you want to know about Stu's life by the book one of a kind, I'm half way through and it's very detailed.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
High Roller The Stu Ungar Story
Added 2/26/2008
This movie is AWESOME!!! Whether you enjoy poker or are just a fan of life stories, this is portayed well. Stu was a phenomenal poker player who left a great impact on the game. When you play blackjack at a casino and they use a minimum of 3 decks you know? That is from this man and his great talents and smarts for gambling. Thank him? Maybe not for that aspect, but definately appreciate what he has done for the game. GREAT MOVIE!!!! One of my favorites.
2 out of 2 people found this helpful.
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