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Croupier (1998) 



Croupier is a 1998 film starring Clive Owen as a croupier. Directed by Mike Hodges, 
the film was released by Image Entertainment on DVD in the USA, and Alliance Atlantis in Canada. 

Though intended as a feature film, it was shown on television in North America. 

It was also initially released in cinemas and drew a steady audience at the box office, 
attracting a strong critical following in North America, and helping to launch Clive Owen's acting career there.

  Clive Owen  ...  Jack Manfred  
  Nick Reding  ...  Giles Cremorne  
  Nicholas Ball  ...  Jack Snr.  
  Alexander Morton  ...  David Reynolds  
  Barnaby Kay  ...  Car Dealer  
  Gina McKee  ...Marion Nell  
  John Radcliffe  ...  Barber  
  Sheila Whitfield  ...  Manicurist  
  David Hamilton  ...  Casino Supervisor  
  Carol Davis  ...  Table Supervisor  
  Eddie Osei  ...  West Indian Punter  
  Doremy Vernon  ...  Woman I  
  Claudine Carter  ...  Woman II  
  Ursula Alberts  ...  Madame Claude  
  Neville Phillips  ...  White Haired Man  

Croupier was disqualified from the Academy Awards after it was shown on Dutch television.

The film has been classified as neo-noir. It uses interior monologues in the style of many early noir detective films.