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High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story
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High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story

2003-05-01 · 120 min · ★ 6.2

Drama

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

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Directors
A. W. Vidmer
Production companies
AMV Production
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Michael ImperioliMichael ImperioliStu 'Stuey' Ungar
Renee FaiaRenee FaiaAngela
Michael NouriMichael NouriVincent
Joe La DueJoe La DueDJ
Steve SchirripaSteve SchirripaAnthony
Evan BroderGoldstein
Todd SusmanTodd SusmanMax Ungar
Jonathan PressYoung Stu
Michael PasternakThe Stranger
Peggy Walton-WalkerPeggy Walton-WalkerFlo Ungar
Tommy CanarySol
A. W. VidmerGin victim
Lon GaryPoker player
David DwyerDavid DwyerPoker player
Johnny DarkJohnny
Pat MoritaPat MoritaMr. Leo
Richard Cowl
Robert Archer Lynn
Matthew CarltonCarmine
Jeffrey Alfiero

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