Atlantic City starring Burt Lancaster
Director: Louis Malle

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Though set in America, this was directed by Frenchman Louis Malle, and the atmosphere is very European. An edgy character study of losers and would be winners, this was written by playwright John Guare.
Susan Sarandon's sad-eyed appeal won her an Academy Award nomination for her role as a croupier hoping to learn the ropes and move on to the more glamorous casinos of Monte Carlo. Burt Lancaster, who was also nominated for an Oscar, turns in one of the most memorable performances of his career. As Lou, an aged two-bit hood, he brags about his flamboyant career, reveling in gangster chic that existed only in his mind. He discovers, sadly, that he is of more noble stock than he realized when he helps Sarandon's character out of a mess involving her unsavory ex-husband and a drug sale.

The players are flawed, but richly drawn and believable. The humor is wry, and the story carries us along. This intelligent, adult entertainment is a kind of modern film noir, and as intriguing as it is well made. A Canadian and French production, this was first released abroad as Atlantic City, USA.
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The legalization of gambling in Atlantic City brings about big changes in the life of an aging small time numbers runner when he becomes involved with big money and the mob. Academy Award Nominations: 5, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor--Burt Lancaster, Best Actress--Susan Sarandon, Best (Original) Screenplay.

 

 

 

 

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