Synopsis
Jack Manfred is an aspiring writer who to make ends meet, takes a job as a croupier. Jack remains an observer, knowing that everything in life is a gamble and that gamblers are born to lose. Inevitably, he gets sucked into the world of the casino which takes its toll on his relationships and the novel he is writing.
Croupier (1998) is a 1h 34min drama feature film by Mike Hodges. Jack Manfred is an aspiring writer who to make ends meet, takes a job as a croupier.
Key facts
Cast
Clive Owen, Kate Hardie, Alex Kingston, Gina McKee, Nicholas Ball, Alexander Morton, Paul Reynolds, Nick Reding
Original language
English
First release
June 25, 1998 (Singapore)
Awards
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Setting
London
Crew
Screenplay
Paul Mayersberg
Producer
Christine Ruppert, Jonathan Cavendish
Cinematography
Michael Garfath
Editing
Les Healey
Music
Simon Fisher-Turner
Trailer
Stills
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Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Singapore | June 25, 1998 |
| Theatrical | Germany | June 3, 1999 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | June 18, 1999 |
| Theatrical | France | September 8, 1999 |
| Theatrical | United States | April 21, 2000 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | June 1, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Spain | July 20, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Greece | August 22, 2002 |
| Classification | Germany | 12 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Full credits
| Director | Mike Hodges |
| Cast | Clive Owen (Jack Manfred), Kate Hardie (Bella), Alex Kingston (Jani De Villiers), Gina McKee (Marion Nell), Nicholas Ball (Jack Snr.), Alexander Morton (David Reynolds), Paul Reynolds (Matt), Nick Reding (Giles Cremorne), Barnaby Kay (Car Dealer), Rhona Mitra (Girl with Joint), Ozzie Yue (Mr Tchai), John Radcliffe (Barber), Sheila Whitfield (Manicurist) |
| Screenplay | Paul Mayersberg |
| Producer | Christine Ruppert, Jonathan Cavendish |
| Executive producer | James Mitchell |
| Cinematography | Michael Garfath |
| Editing | Les Healey |
| Music | Simon Fisher-Turner |
| Production design | Jon Bunker |
| Costumes | Caroline Harris |
Additional data: TMDB.
