Revolver

"Your mind will not accept a game this big."

Sep 22 2005 R 1h 51m
Action, Crime, Drama

Hotshot gambler Jake Green is long on bravado and seriously short of common sense. Rarely is he allowed in any casino because he's a bona fide winner and, in fact, has taken so much money over the years that he's the sole client of his accountant elder brother, Billy. Invited to a private game, Jake is in fear of losing his life.

Plot

After seven years in solitary, Jake Green is released from prison. In the next two years, he amasses a lot of money by gambling. He's ready to seek his revenge on Dorothy (Mr. D) Macha, a violence-prone casino owner who sent Jake to prison. He humiliates Macha in front of Macha's lieutenants, leaves, and keels over. Doctors tell him he has a rare disease and will die in three days; Macha also puts a hit out on him. Loan sharks, Zack and Avi, demand Jake's cash and complete fealty in return for protection. Jake complies, and through narration and flashbacks, we watch him through at least three days of schemes, danger, and redemption. Who is his greatest enemy?

Written by

Luc Besson, Guy Ritchie

Directed by

Guy Ritchie

Production Countries

United Kingdom, France

Production Companies

Canal+, Destination Films, Isle of Man Film, EuropaCorp, Toff Guy Films, Revolver Pictures Co.

Languages

English

Awards

1 win

Scores
# of Votes
108,150
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
25
Popularity
NA