Synopsis:
He always wins… when it counts.

The Bet. The Rush. The Game. Win.
Sam is a professional gambler living with a young woman nicknamed Princess. Needing the rush of high stakes gambling to feel alive, Sam uses Princess to place a dangerous bet – which he knows he can't cover without manipulating his estranged son. . It's a life or death bet now for Sam and Princess as a game of cat and mouse ensues.

Festivals & Screenings:
Gene Siskel Film Center (Chicago)
Riverside International Film Festival, 2011
Polish Film Festival (Los Angeles)
Los Angeles Oscar-qualifying theatrical run
Well-Slept Film Festival (Chicago)
Upcoming:
Gen-Art Film Festival (New York City), 2011
Moscow International Film Festival, 2011
Kiev International Film Festival, 2011

Upcoming Cannes screening:
Cannes Film Festival, Gray 5, May 14, 2pm

Reviews:
"5-Star Audience Rating."
Chicago Reader

"Nicely shot & directed."
Variety

"Noir-romantic thriller delivers a taut, character-driven drama."
American Press Media

"Director Alina Szpak delivers an actors piece, relying on one charged close-up after another against a background of desert sequences in nicely done, over-exposed acid hues."
Chicago Reader

"When Crazy Heart meets Hammett and Chandler by way of Leaving Las Vegas...characters you can care about...unexpectedly funny (with) clever reversals and a major twist."
American Press Media

Cast:
Robert Fleet (J. Edgar / Stray Dogs)
Natalie Avital (The Unit / Detroit 187)
Nick McCallum (Cold Case / House)
Stanley B. Herman (Black Swan / Requiem For A Dream)

Crew:
Directed by Alina Szpak
Writer: Robert Fleet
Producers: Robert Fleet, Alina Szpak, Stephan Szpak-Fleet
Director of Photography: David C. Smith
Original Music: Chris Cano & Chris Ridenhour

Thriller/Drama | HD | 100 minutes | 2009 | USA

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