The Player
“THE LOVE. THE HATE. THE RAW EMOTION. ...set in the dingey grime and stench of the poolroom.”
Synopsis
The story of Lou Marchesi, a down-and-out professional pool player, who's life begins to disintegrate through his association with the beautiful and sophisticated Sylvia, who refuses to understand or accept his way of life.
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The Player (1971)
Type: Clip • Published 2024-04-01
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November 5, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas DeMartini
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas DeMartini
- Original Score
- Shorty Rogers
- Original Title
- The Player
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- International Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas DeMartini
Thomas DeMartini
Shorty Rogers
George Gilbert Dougherty
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas DeMartini
Director
Thomas DeMartini
Writer
George Gilbert Dougherty
Editor
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Player
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What is The Player about?
The story of Lou Marchesi, a down-and-out professional pool player, who's life begins to disintegrate through his association with the beautiful and sophisticated Sylvia, who refuses to understand or accept his way of life.
Who directed The Player?
The Player was directed by Thomas DeMartini.
Who stars in The Player?
The principal cast of The Player includes Rudolf Wanderone Jr., Jerry Como, Rae Phillips, Carey Wilmot, Thomas DeMartini.
When was The Player released and how long is it?
The Player was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Player?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Player was composed by Shorty Rogers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Player?
The Player holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).