Directed by:
Gil Cates Jr.Cinematography:
Thomas M. HartingComposer:
Peter RafelsonCast:
Burt Reynolds, Bret Harrison, Shannon Elizabeth, Gary Grubbs, Charles Durning, Jennifer Tilly, Vincent Van Patten, Jon Eyez, Ritchie Montgomery (more)VOD (2)
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Set against the world of high stakes poker, DEAL follows the story of Alex Stillman (Bret Harrison), a cocky, hotshot, card-playing senior at Yale University. Alex dreams of becoming a professional Texas Hold'em poker player but does not yet have the skill to master the table. Fortunately for him, a chance encounter introduces Alex to retired poker legend, Tommy Vinson (Burt Reynolds). Tommy was at the top of his game twenty years ago but gave it all up in order to save his family. Upon meeting Alex, Tommy realizes he can regain his own self-confidence, pride and a poker championship title by turning Alex into his protégé. The two pair up and master every tournament they enter. The winning streak and friendship between the two is eventually thwarted by the interference of a Las Vegas call girl, Michelle (Shannon Elizabeth). The pair eventually part ways and separately prepare for the World Poker Tour. Only one will take home the championship title. (official distributor synopsis)
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