The legalization of gambling in Atlantic City radically changes the life of Lou (Burt Lancaster), an aging small-time numbers runner.
Infatuated with his waitress neighbor Sally (Susan Sarandon), Lou still holds on to the dream that he will one day be a high stakes player in organized crime. But when Sally's ex-husband turns up with a large amount of high quality cocaine in his possession, then is quickly murdered, Lou finally gets his chance to become involved with big money and the mob getting closer to the woman of his dreams in the process.
Louis Malle's heartfelt, character-driven drama, with a script by playwright John Guare (SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION), is full of great performances.
Directed by
Louis Malle
Cast
Burt Lancaster -
Lou
Susan Sarandon -
Sally
Kate Reid -
Grace
Michel Piccoli -
Joseph
Hollis McLaren -
Chrissie
Robert Joy -
Dave
Al Waxman -
Alfie
Robert Goulet -
Singer
Moses Znaimer - Felix
Production Co.
Cine-Neighbor Inc
Selta Films
FR3 Films Productions
Sdicc
Produced by
Joseph Beaubien
Gabriel Boustani
Elie Kfouri
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Writer
John Guare
Music
Michel Legrand
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