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"Both an English professor and a high-stakes gambler, Jim Bennett bets it all when he borrows from a gangster and offers his own life as collateral. Always one step ahead, Bennett pits his creditor against the operator of a gambling ring and leaves his dysfunctional relationship with his wealthy mother in his wake. He plays both sides, immersing himself in an illicit, underground world while garnering the attention of Frank, a loan shark with an interest in Bennett's future."@en
"Both an English professor and a high-stakes gambler, Jim Bennett bets it all when he borrows from a gangster and offers his own life as collateral. Always one step ahead, Bennett pits his creditor against the operator of a gambling ring and leaves his dysfunctional relationship with his wealthy mother in his wake. He plays both sides, immersing himself in an illicit, underground world while garnering the attention of Frank, a loan shark with an interest in Bennett's future."
"En la necesidad desesperada del dinero, toma un trabajo de dedicarse a los juegos de azar."
"Mark Wahlberg and Brie Larson star in this American crime drama directed by Rupert Wyatt. The film follows privileged literature professor and high stakes gambler Jim Bennett (Wahlberg) as he embarks on a relationship with his student Amy (Larson) while running up huge amounts of debt to numerous casino owners and gangsters. The supporting cast includes Jessica Lange as Bennett's mother Roberta, John Goodman as paternally inclined lender Frank, and Michael K. Williams as loan shark Neville Baraka."
""The story of a compulsive gambler who can't quit or win. He falls into debt to the mob for $40,000 but seems to relish the thrill of gambling against the long shot."--Container."@en
"The story of a compulsive gambler who can't quit or win. He falls into debt to the mob but seems to relish the thrill of gambling against the long shot."@en
"A compulsive gambler falls into the mob for $40,000, but seems to relish the thrill of gambling against the long shot."@en
"English professor Jim Bennett lives a double life as a high-stakes gambler and is forced to deal with the consequences."@en
""Alex Freed est un professeur de littérature qui a un vice : le jeu. Un vice qui lui fait perdre tout son argent, sa petite amie et l'affection de ses proches. Une descente aux enfers qui ne l'empêche pourtant pas de continuer à dépenser son argent aux tables de jeux."--[allociné.fr]. Avec James Caan, Paul Sorvino, Lauren Hutton."
"Pour rembourser dans les sept jours ses dettes de jeu, un professeur de littérature entraîne un de ses étudiants à trafiquer un match de basket-ball. [Médiafilm]."