Movies about sports betting

fearless · 01-09-2008, 04:35 AM

Please post your favorites here. Here's three that you may have never heard of but I recommend:

Toby, Jude, and Casey are four college friends who become small-time bookies, merging their diverse talents in setting up computerized spreadsheets, taking the bets and making the collections. But despite their mutual vows about discretion, their indulgences and party-hardy lifestyle soon attract attention from the local mob bookmaker, whose turf they've invaded.

Carolyn Carver is a writer with a gambling addiction that threatens to destroy her marriage and family. She meets a washed-up magician who promises that he can help. Meanwhile, Godfrey Snow is a star college basketball player who shaves points to help his brother, Clyde, get even. A small-time bookie tries to win over the love his life, Veronica. Victor, a sadistic criminal, attempts to control an uncontrollable world. All the while Detective Brunner follows the trail of a mysterious death.

A lone gunman stalks a sold-out crowd at a championship football stadium. The sports betting part is just a sub-plot but it's brilliant and this is one of the best sports movies I've seen.

BigBollocks · 01-09-2008, 04:49 AM

I've heard many here mention Bookies, and I too agree it is a good one (I loved the scene with the mob-like guy intimidating the future degenerate in the bathroom).

I've never even heard of the last two, but will definitely check them out. Thanks a heap for the recommendations, as I love well made gambling movies!

BigBollocks · 01-09-2008, 04:56 AM

Two that I would suggest that many haven't seen are:

Clive Owen is a struggling writer who returns to casino work, and quickly gets hooked on watching punters lose night after night. Some great scenes in this movie that are pretty accurate about long term losers, and Clive Owen is cool as a cucumber raking in money for the casino night and again. As a former casino worker and manager I can tell you MUCH of this is true for most employees.

And...

Philip Seymour Hoffman's best work bar none. Most here have probably seen it, but it centers around a bank executive who embezzles more and more to feed his gambling addiction. At one point he even gets out of debt and goes up millions, but you can guess where that goes. He even gets so desperate as to call bookies and tell them he wants every home team in the National League and every away team in the American. Minnie Driver plays a great spouse who is pushed to the brink by this psychological addiction. Great movie that really highlights the ultimate depths to which a degenerate will go...

OrionSky · 01-09-2008, 05:46 AM

Gambling man Trotter (Dreyfus) has promised his wife Pam (Teri Garr) that he's given up betting at the track. But when he gets a tip on a sure thing the following weekend, he's sure he can't lose. He wins on a fifty dollar bet, and turns his winnings into a full day of ups and downs with his buddy Looney.

fearless · 01-09-2008, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBollocks

Two that I would suggest that many haven't seen are:

Clive Owen is a struggling writer who returns to casino work, and quickly gets hooked on watching punters lose night after night. Some great scenes in this movie that are pretty accurate about long term losers, and Clive Owen is cool as a cucumber raking in money for the casino night and again. As a former casino worker and manager I can tell you MUCH of this is true for most employees.

And...

Philip Seymour Hoffman's best work bar none. Most here have probably seen it, but it centers around a bank executive who embezzles more and more to feed his gambling addiction. At one point he even gets out of debt and goes up millions, but you can guess where that goes. He even gets so desperate as to call bookies and tell them he wants every home team in the National League and every away team in the American. Minnie Driver plays a great spouse who is pushed to the brink by this psychological addiction. Great movie that really highlights the ultimate depths to which a degenerate will go...

Those look great, thanks.

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Originally Posted by OrionSky

Gambling man Trotter (Dreyfus) has promised his wife Pam (Teri Garr) that he's given up betting at the track. But when he gets a tip on a sure thing the following weekend, he's sure he can't lose. He wins on a fifty dollar bet, and turns his winnings into a full day of ups and downs with his buddy Looney.

Looks hilarious. lol

buztah · 01-09-2008, 08:09 AM

Owning Mahoney is the best gambling movie out there.

The Seer · 01-09-2008, 09:40 AM

You've never seen a good gambling/con movie til you've seen Diggstown. By far the best of all of these. One of the best movies I've ever seen. The ending is unbelievable!!!!!!

Cee · 01-09-2008, 10:07 AM

Reprising his role of Fast Eddie Felson from The Hustler, Paul Newman charmingly cons his way into a new generation's imagination. Playing opposite up-and-comer Tom Cruise in Martin Scorsese's nine-ball epic The Color of Money, Newman brilliantly portrays an ex-pool shark chasing a piece of the good old days through a reluctant protege

Munson15 · 01-09-2008, 10:19 AM

I just read a book about Jack Molinas. I don't remember ever seeing a movie about him, but man, is there a lot of material. Big-time fixer in the late 1950's and early 60's.

Also, the recent movie with Pacino and McConaghey was interesting at times, can't remember the name of it.

Cee · 01-09-2008, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Munson15

I just read a book about Jack Molinas. I don't remember ever seeing a movie about him, but man, is there a lot of material. Big-time fixer in the late 1950's and early 60's.

Also, the recent movie with Pacino and McConaghey was interesting at times, can't remember the name of it.

Two for the Money

Munson15 · 01-09-2008, 10:40 AM

Thanks! I'm getting a little older and was drawing a blank.

Art Vandeleigh · 01-09-2008, 11:35 AM

I saw Croupier a couple of months ago on some cable station. It was so-so, I can't even really remember the plot details, but I did manage to sit through it.

Al Masters · 01-09-2008, 12:33 PM

Here are a few not mentioned,of which the # 3 is highly recomended.

1) THE CINCINNATI KID...with Steve Mcqueen
2)EASY MONEY........Rodney Dangerfield
3)THE GAMBLER........JAMES CAAN

If you have not seen The Gambler go see it, very very good flick.

Make sure it's the one with James Caan,and not Kenny Rogers, as that one sucked, what i remember of it.

zerocage · 01-09-2008, 01:13 PM

The cooler

Louisvillekid1 · 01-09-2008, 02:43 PM

Is No One Going To Mention Easy Money !!! R Dangerfield, (classic)

Louisvillekid1 · 01-09-2008, 02:44 PM

Two For The Money But Every One Seen That