Rounders is a 1998 American drama film directed by John Dahl and produced by Joel Stillerman and Ted Demme. The screenplay was written by David Levien and Brian Koppelman.
Rated: R (movie contains pervasive strong language, some sexuality and brief drug use)
Run Time: 2h 1min
Release Date: September 11, 1998 (USA)
Genre: Crime, Drama
Director: John Dahl
Studio: Miramax Films
Rounders stars Matt Damon, John Malkovich, Edward Norton, Gretchen Mol, John Turturro, Martin Landau, Famke Janssen, Michael Rispoli, Melina Kanakaredos, Lenny Clarke and Josh Mostel.
Rounders is the story of Mike McDermott (Matt Damon), a law student and reformed gambler who must return to playing big stakes poker to help a friend pay off loan sharks, while balancing his relationship with his girlfriend and his commitments to law school.
Movie Quotes
“Listen, here’s the thing. If you can’t spot the sucker in your first half hour at the table, then you are the sucker.” – Mike McDermott
“Just like a young man coming in for a quickie. I feel so unsatisfied.” – Teddy KGB
“Can you believe that? She’s really got him by the balls.” – Lester ‘Worm’ Murphy
“Is that so bad?” – Petra
“Depends on the grip.” – Lester ‘Worm’ Murphy
“First prize at the World Series of Poker is a million dollars. Does it have my name on it? I don’t know. But I’m going to find out.” – Mike McDermott
Official Movie Trailer
Movie Stars
Matt Damon as Mike McDermott
John Malkovich as Teddy KGB
Edward Norton as Lester ‘Worm’ Murphy
Gretchen Mol as Jo
John Turturro as Joey Knish
Martin Landau as Abe Petrovsky
Famke Janssen as Petra
Michael Rispoli as Grama
Melina Kanakaredos as Barbara
Lenny Clarke as Savino
Josh Mostel as Zagosh