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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.
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| Also Known As: |
Atlantic City U.S.A.
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| Production Status: |
Released |
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| Genres: |
Drama, Romance and Crime/Gangster |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 45 min. |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R |
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| Distributors: |
Paramount Pictures, Planfilm
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| Production Co.: |
Cine-Neighbor Inc, Selta Films, FR3 Films Productions, Sdicc
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| Filming Locations: |
Atlantic City, New Jersey
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| Produced in: |
Canada |
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