Top 10 Gambling Movies
For many of us gambling is a fun and exciting time but if we can’t make it to a casino many can get the same enjoyment of watching gambling movies. Gambling movies provide the drama and the action paced that most people just can’t seem to get enough of. Below you will find what is considered to be the top 10 gambling movies. They are provided in no particular order just great movies that center around the fascinating world of gambling.
- “Rounders”– this movie stars Matt Damon and takes a look at the impact that gambling can have on one’s life. In this explosive drama the main character goes through many situations that a real life gambler would. From having it all to losing it all, this is an edge of your seat drama that is highly recommended. More detailed info can be found at http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0128442/
- “Maverick”– Mel Gibson stars in this explosive drama. Takes place on a riverboat and deals with many different gambling scenarios. Check out this blog for more info http://desperatekingdoms.blogspot.com/
- “Casino Royale”– this movie is full of non-stop action and features some great actors. This James Bond film is a must see for all Bond fans as well as casino lovers. A complete list of actors and the full synopsis can be found at http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0381061/.
- “Casino”– This is a must see movie and has Robert DeNiro and Sharon Stone as part of the main cast. This movie takes a look at the deep dark blackest secrets that the casino world has to offer. Not for the faint at heart as this deal with the gangster affiliations of the Vegas crime world.http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112641/
- “Ocean’s 11”– This is a remake of the rat pack and takes us into an action packed drama filled journey. Julia Roberts, Matt Damon, George Clooney, Brad Pitt and a few other big name star in this one. Check it out here http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0240772/
- “Vegas Vacation”– if you are looking for a funny look at the life of gambling then this is for you. Humorous and witty instead of drama filled, take a look at gambling with a sense of humor. Chevy chase stars in this one and more info at http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120434/
- “21”– This is based on real life events of 6 promising students from MIT. They use their extensive knowledge of how things work and take it to a new level, this is a drama filled with suspense that all should see, check it out here http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0478087/
- “Croupier”– This one takes place in London and tells the tale of a young man and his plot to defraud a casino. Clive Owen stars in this, more info here http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0159382/
- “Ocean’s 12”– The gang returns in the 2nd movie, after seeing Ocean’s 11, rent this as well. Just as action packed as the first.
- “The Gambler”– This one is a bit old back from 1974, but still a fantastic movie. A drama that still relates to problems that are related to the gambling world. More info here http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071532/.