Foreign Poker Movies
Foreign poker movies fall under a genre that's usually most appreciated by avid poker players. The foreign poker films listed here are among some of the best known and best appreciated by poker and non-poker players alike.
Bob le Flambeur (1956)
Bob le Flambeur is a French gangster film released in 1956 by Play Art Films, and re-released by Rialto Pictures in the United States. The film follows the story of Robert Montagne, a retired bank robber who is losing his money to a severe gambling addiction. In order to regain his funds, he plans a casino heist, but is thwarted by his friend and his love interest.
Kaleidoscope (1966)
Kaleidoscope is a British romantic comedy released in 1966 by Warner Bros. Pictures. The film follows the story of Barney Lincoln, played by Warren Beatty, and Angel McGinnis, played by Susannah York, as Barney plots to infiltrate a playing card company and mark the cards. They then plan to use the marked cards to win at various European casinos.
Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels (1999)
Directed by Guy Ritchie, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels was released in March of 1999. This popular British film depicts the lifestyle of a group of friends heavily involved in illegal gambling and organized crime in London, England. Although a few of the characters are seemingly involved in a situation with which they have no understanding and a limited interest (Soap, for example), the friends are faced with a challenging situation after collectively losing a great deal of money on a poker game.
Dr. Mabuse the Gambler (1922)
Dr. Mabuse the Gambler is a film released in Germany in 1922. The film follows the story of Dr. Mabuse, a con artist and hypnotist who tricks people out of the money. The film is the first in a series of movies involving Dr. Mabuse, and is based on a character from Norbert Jacques’ novels. Dr. Mabuse the Gambler is a silent film shot at 16 frames per second.