Croupier
“Life's a gamble...”
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 21, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Hodges
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Mayersberg
- Original Score
- Simon Fisher-Turner
- Original Title
- Croupier
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Little Bird, Tatfilm, CPB Films, Channel Four Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Hodges
Paul Mayersberg
Simon Fisher-Turner
Michael Garfath
Les Healey
Jonathan Cavendish, James Mitchell, Christine Ruppert
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Hodges
Director
Paul Mayersberg
Screenplay
Jonathan Cavendish
Producer
Simon Fisher-Turner
Original Music Composer
Michael Garfath
Director of Photography
Les Healey
Editor
Caroline Harris
Costume Design
Jon Bunker
Production Design
Christine Ruppert
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Croupier
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What is Croupier about?
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.
Who directed Croupier?
Croupier was directed by Mike Hodges.
Who stars in Croupier?
The principal cast of Croupier includes Clive Owen, Kate Hardie, Alex Kingston, Gina McKee, Nicholas Ball.
When was Croupier released and how long is it?
Croupier was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Croupier?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Croupier was composed by Simon Fisher-Turner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Croupier?
Croupier holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).