01 May 2003
High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story
Based on the true story of the rise and fall of poker legend Stu "The Kid" Ungar.
Reno
All he had to thank Reno for was lovely Jessie Gibbs...And now he was losing her!
A divorce lawyer prospers as a gambling tycoon.
Top Billed Cast
Richard Dix William Shayne
Gail Patrick Jessie Gibbs
Anita Louise Mrs. Joanne Ryder
Paul Cavanagh John R. Banton
Laura Hope Crews Mrs. Gardner
Louis Jean Heydt Judge Jimmy Howard
Hobart Cavanaugh Abe Compass
Charles Halton Augustus Welch
Astrid Allwyn Flora McKenzie
Joyce Compton Bonnie Newcomb
Frank Faylen J. Hezmer Briggs
William Haade George Fields
Anthony Averill Tony
Paul E. Burns Hank--Waiter
John Dilson Mr. Jones - Casino Manager
Fern Emmett Shayne's Secretary
Jim Farley Bartender
Franklyn Farnum Board Member
Lloyd Ingraham Sin City Speaker
Selmer Jackson Disbarment Lawyer
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