Stuey

R

Released Jul 9, 2003

1h 49m

Biography

Drama

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In this film based on a true story, Stuey Ungar (Michael Imperioli) moves from teenage card prodigy to world-renowned gambling superstar. Early on, Stuey takes a liking to gambling, but his obsessive habits put him in debt to the mob. Vincent (Michael Nouri), a gangster with a family connection, offers a second chance in the form of a Las Vegas rummy competition. Stuey is victorious and moves on to a high-profile poker career, but with success comes a troubling lifestyle of addiction and excess.

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Aimee C

I watched this movie under the title, High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story. It is a candy-coated Disneyfied version of Stu's story. His real life story would make a great movie but this was neither. The premise was clever but the glossing over of his massive addictions, other than to hookers, made it hollow.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/15/23

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This gambling movie was alright. Michael Imperioli, Renee Faia, Michael Nouri, Pat Morita, Steve Schrippa, and the rest of the cast did a decent job in this movie. This true story about poker legend Stu Ungar was dark, depressing, and dramatic. It wasn't as good as I thought it would be. If you haven't seen this movie yet, don't waste your time. It's not worth watching.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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It wasn't memorable. The film could have focused more on the genius that made him special, rather than create a generic drama that is incidentally the life of someone real.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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A screenplay only a trained monkey could write.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Audience Member

Choppy transitions and poor acting

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Had all the drugs, alcohol, and sex any coming of age story could have but more Poker could of made this movie a hit.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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A.W. Vidmer

Director

Michael Imperioli

Stu Ungar

Renee Faia

Angela

Michael Nouri

Vincent

Joe La Due

DJ

Todd Susman

Max

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Film Threat

Rated: 4/5

Dec 6, 2005

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Christopher Null

Filmcritic.com

Think of it as sitting on a Jack-eight. Off suit.

Rated: 2.5/5

Mar 28, 2005

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Film Threat

Rated: 4/5

Jul 29, 2003

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Erik Childress

eFilmCritic.com

As the poster tells us four things about Stuey ("Gambler. Addict. Loser. Legend") it's disappointing that the final film can only fulfill on three of the four.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jul 25, 2003

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Synopsis

In this film based on a true story, Stuey Ungar (Michael Imperioli) moves from teenage card prodigy to world-renowned gambling superstar. Early on, Stuey takes a liking to gambling, but his obsessive habits put him in debt to the mob. Vincent (Michael Nouri), a gangster with a family connection, offers a second chance in the form of a Las Vegas rummy competition. Stuey is victorious and moves on to a high-profile poker career, but with success comes a troubling lifestyle of addiction and excess.

Director: A.W. Vidmer
Screenwriter: A.W. Vidmer
Production Co: AWV Productions
Rating: R
Genre: Biography, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 9, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 1, 2012
Runtime: 1h 49m

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