Runner Runner (2013)
Release Year: 2013
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: Apuesta máxima, Aposta Máxima, Hra na hrane, Kõik mängu, Players, To apolyto paihnidi, Kockanje, Vakszerencse, Ha'himour, Begancios kortos, Slepy traf, Jogo de Risco, Rizična igra, Vа-Банк, Drzna igra, Büyük Kumar, At Chu Bai
Director: Brad Furman
Writer: Brian Koppelman, David Levien
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Appian Way, Double Feature Films, New Regency Pictures, Regency Enterprises, Stone Village Pictures
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
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Keywords
Keywords: agent, casino, dirty cop, fbi, gambling, gambling debt, puerto rico
Story
Richie, a Princeton grad student who cracks an online poker game, suspects he's been cheated out of his winnings. He travels to Costa Rica to confront Ivan Block, the offshore entrepreneur he believes is responsible. Richie is seduced by Block's promise of immense wealth and becomes involved in his operation. However, Richie learns disturbing truths about Block and his business dealings. When the FBI tries to coercively involve Richie in bringing down Block, Richie must navigate a dangerous game of deception to outmaneuver both forces closing in on him.
Summary
Runner Runner is a 2013 drama-thriller directed by Brad Furman. The film follows Richie, a college student who becomes entangled with Ivan Block, an offshore gambling tycoon operating in Costa Rica. The story explores themes of deception, greed, and the dangers of illegal gambling. Despite its promising premise involving online poker and offshore entrepreneurs, the plot sources provide limited details on character development or subplots.
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