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High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story
Based on the true story of the rise and fall of poker legend Stu "The Kid" Ungar.
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
Lon Gary Poker player
David Dwyer Poker player
Johnny Dark Johnny
Pat Morita Mr. Leo
Richard Cowl Matthew Carlton Carmine
Jeffrey Alfiero Perry Poston 
Nate Bynum Gerald
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