| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 121 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1998. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby digital. |
| Cast |
Matt Damon, Edward Norton, John Turturro, Famke Janssen, Gretchen Mol, John Malkovich. |
| Credits |
Music by Christopher Young. |
| Summary |
Master poker player Mike gives up gambling for law school but is lured back into the game when his friend gets out of prison and is in over his head with a ruthless Russian card shark. |
| Note |
Special features: Set-top game : "Heads Up Texas Hold'Em" ; Behind-the-scenes special ; Inside professional poker ; Feature commentary with professional poker players ; Feature commentary with director John Dahl, screenwriters David Levien and Brian Koppelman, and actor Edward Norton ; Champion poker tips. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: R; for pervasive strong language, some sexuality and brief drug use. |
| Language |
English or French dialogue with optional Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Poker players -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Feature films.
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| Added Author |
Dahl, John.
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Stillerman, Joel.
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Demme, Ted, 1963-2002.
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Leven, David, 1964-
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Koppelman, Brian.
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Damon, Matt.
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Norton, Edward.
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Turturro, John, 1957-
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Janssen, Famke, 1964-
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Mol, Gretchen.
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Malkovich, John.
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Miramax Home Entertainment (Firm)
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Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| Standard No. |
031398143963 |
| Music No. |
31320 Miramax Home Entertainment |
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