Tazza: The High Rollers

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Tazza: The High Rollers

2006

2h 19m

Crime

Drama

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Skilled gambler Go-ni (Cho Seung-woo) believes luck is on his side one night -- until he loses his shirt at hwatu, a Korean card game. He falls into a state of depression, which he comes out of only after discovering that he had been set up. In order to avenge himself and get back the money he lost, Go-ni trains with the mysterious Pyung (Baek Yun-shik), supposedly the world's greatest card sharp. However, the path to justice must go through Pyung's longtime rival, Madam Jung (Kim Hye-soo).

G. Allen Johnson

San Francisco Chronicle

It's a ton of fun, a totally irresistible tale of gambling, greed, love and violence. With gorgeous actors, designer clothes and thrilling action, it's fast-moving (even at 2 hours, 20 minutes) popcorn entertainment.

Rated: 4/4

Feb 23, 2007

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Luke Y. Thompson

New Times

...a sort of demented Karate Kid of the cards

May 24, 2007

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Maitland McDonagh

TV Guide

The twists and turns continue until the very end of Choi's mesmerizing, high-energy romp, whose 139 minutes zip by like a round of speed poker.

Rated: 3/4

Feb 2, 2007

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The best Korean movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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This is Korea's answer to God of Gamblers. But it doesn't surpass the latter. This is just an amusing adventure film.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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The unique setting and fun characters keep you focused during their unexpected twists and interesting lives. Great gambling movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Fast-moving, stylized gambling tale.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Gino has a penchant for gambling, but loses his life savings and sister's alimony to a couple of swindlers. Seeking revenge, he finds gambling master Mr. Pyeong and learns his tricks. After getting mixed up with the dangerous Madam Jeong, the story goes back and forth between present day with his partner and his training days with Mr. Pyeong. After getting into games with a bunch of different shady sorts, it winds down into a suspenseful tale of greed, loyalty, and luck. It has a very similar style and tone to the gambling movies of the 80's, and its a solid piece of entertainment.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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tad too long but otherwise entertaining enough for a gambling movie. (casinos and gambling - another genre that puts me to sleep. ) the good ensemble cast made the movie enjoyable to watch . the actor who played goni - sorta like a korean version of kaneshiro, no ?

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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Choi Dong-hoon

Director

Cho Seung-woo

Go-ni

Baek Yun-shik

Pyung Gyung-jang

Kim Hye-soo

Madam Jung

Yoo Hae-jin

Ko Gwang-ryeol

Kim Yoon-seok

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Synopsis

Skilled gambler Go-ni (Cho Seung-woo) believes luck is on his side one night -- until he loses his shirt at hwatu, a Korean card game. He falls into a state of depression, which he comes out of only after discovering that he had been set up. In order to avenge himself and get back the money he lost, Go-ni trains with the mysterious Pyung (Baek Yun-shik), supposedly the world's greatest card sharp. However, the path to justice must go through Pyung's longtime rival, Madam Jung (Kim Hye-soo).

Director: Choi Dong-hoon
Producer: Cha Seung-jae, Kim Mi-hee
Screenwriter: Choi Dong-hoon, Yeong-man Heo
Production Co: SidusFNH
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: Korean
Release Date (DVD): Mar 23, 2010
Runtime: 2h 19m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital