“Croupier” (1998) – Jack Manfred (Clive Owen) is a writer, a struggling one. Yes, that’s the seemingly eternal and cliché story for writers, but there’s a long thread of truth and history with such claims. While Jack grapples with putting pen to paper or typing on his antiquated (by 2022 standards) word processor, his dad finds him a lead for a job. Jack interviews for a card dealer and roulette position, a croupier, at London’s Golden Lion Casino. It’s a hot spot that looks fancy on the surface, but Jack’s…
Movie of the Week: ‘Croupier’
