The blur between reality and fiction as Jack writes a novel about the very world he is sinking into. Tone: Pithy, "Mamet-esque," and bitterly funny.
Clive Owen's breakout performance in is defined by its sharp, cynical, and detached dialogue. The film follows Jack Manfred, an aspiring writer who takes a job as a dealer and begins to view his life as a cold, third-person narrative. Key Quotes & Iconic Lines Croupier (1998)
(This is the film's central mantra regarding luck, money, and emotions.) "Gambling's about not facing reality, ignoring the odds." The blur between reality and fiction as Jack