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Mood:
- HumorousTense
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Plot:
- Athlete's LifeUnderdogContests and CompetitionsEgo ClashFollow Your DreamHuman SpiritAthlete and TrainerGambling more...
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Genres:
- Drama
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Time/Period:
- Contemporary
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Place:
- Las VegasTexasUSACollege
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Audience:
- Teens
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Attitudes:
- Semi SeriousRealistic
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Deal, 2008
English
USA
Profile of Deal
The mood of Deal is tense and humorous. The plot centers around an ego clash, gambling, and an athlete and trainer. It is a drama movie. In approach, Deal is realistic. It takes place, at least partly, at a college. The setting is Las Vegas and Texas. Deal happens in contemporary times. It is especially suggested for teens.
Summary of Deal
Tommy Vinson (Burt Reynolds), a former cardsharp, gave up poker years ago when his wife threatened to leave him. Tommy finds a way to get back in the game when he meets Alex Stillman (Bret Harrison), an up-and-coming player who still has a lot to learn. Tommy strikes a bargain with Alex; he will pay the expensive entry fees to major tournaments if Alex will follow Tommy's instructions to the letter. However, a Las Vegas call girl (Shannon Elizabeth) soon threatens their profitable relationship.
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 25 April 2008 |
| Runtime: | 86 min |
Cast and Crew
as Tommy Vinson
as Alex Stillman
as Michelle
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Critics Reviews
Chicago Tribune
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- by: Michael Phillips
The Onion (A.V. Club)
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- by: Scott Tobias
