by Iotis Erlewine
synopsis
In this film, law-student Mike McDermott gives up gambling after losing his entire savings to Russian club owner Teddy KGB. His girlfriend Jo is concerned when Mike's former gambling buddy Worm is released from prison. She has good reason to worry, since Worm draws Mike back into poker action.
characteristics
- Sleeper
- High Production Values
- Poker
- Gambler
- Gambling
- Hotshots
- Dangerous Friends
- Friend
- High-stakes
- Debt
- Cons And Scams
- Law-student