High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story

R
2h 0m
2003
6.4 /10 (17)

Overview

Based on the true story of the rise and fall of poker legend Stu "The Kid" Ungar.

Country : United States of America
Genre : Drama
Languages : English
Released Date: 2003-05-01

Top Billed Cast

Michael Imperioli

Stu 'Stuey' Ungar

Renee Faia

Angela

Michael Nouri

Vincent

Joe La Due

DJ

Steve Schirripa

Anthony

Evan Broder

Goldstein

Todd Susman

Max Ungar

Jonathan Press

Young Stu

Michael Pasternak

The Stranger

Peggy Walton-Walker

Flo Ungar

Tommy Canary

Sol

A. W. Vidmer

Gin victim

Lon Gary

Poker player

David Dwyer

Poker player

Johnny Dark

Johnny

Pat Morita

Mr. Leo

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