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From George Roy Hill, starring Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw, Charles Durning
Rated PG

The Sting is a 1973 American caper film set in 1936, directed by George Roy Hill and starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford. The story focuses on two professional grifters, Henry Gondorff (Newman) and Johnny Hooker (Redford), who team up to pull off the ultimate con on the notorious gangster, Doyle Lonnegan (Robert Shaw). With the help of Henry's friend, Luther Coleman (Robert Earl Jones), the two cons set out to swindle Lonnegan out of his entire fortune. Along the way, they enlist the help of a ragtag group of con artists to help them in their quest, and face the risk of being caught by the crooked cops working for Lonnegan. In the end, the duo manage to pull off the con and walk away with a fortune.

From Martin Scorsese, starring Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci, James Woods
Rated R

Casino is a 1995 crime drama film directed by legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese. The film follows Sam “Ace” Rothstein (Robert De Niro), a Jewish American gambling expert who is sent to Las Vegas by the mob to manage the Tangiers Casino, and Nicky Santoro (Joe Pesci), a childhood friend who becomes Ace’s enforcer and confidant. As Ace and Nicky battle with their enemies, they also face internal struggles within their own organization. Throughout the film, Ace and Nicky navigate the mafia's influence within the casino and the challenges that come with it. The film culminates in an epic showdown between mob bosses, leaving Ace and Nicky struggling to survive.

From Guy Ritchie, starring Jason Flemyng, Dexter Fletcher, Nick Moran, Jason Statham
Rated R

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels is a classic British crime comedy film directed by Guy Ritchie and released in 1998. It follows a group of four friends, "The Wild Bunch", who get into deep trouble after a botched card game with a powerful criminal. To pay off their debt, they set up a complicated heist involving London's underworld. As the stakes get higher and the danger increases, the friends must stay one step ahead of their pursuers in order to survive. The film is a classic example of the British gangster genre, featuring sharp dialogue, intense action sequences and a unique sense of humor. The film was a major critical and commercial success, launching Ritchie's career as a director and becoming a classic in its own right.

From Stuart Rosenberg, starring Paul Newman, George Kennedy, Strother Martin, J.D. Cannon
Rated GP

Cool Hand Luke is a 1967 American prison drama film directed by Stuart Rosenberg, starring Paul Newman as the title character Luke, a prisoner in a Florida prison camp who refuses to conform to the prison's way of life. During his stay, he continually clashes with the camp's authorities, who are determined to break him and make him conform. However, Luke's unwavering spirit, despite numerous attempts to break him, wins over the hearts of his fellow prisoners, who admire his strength and courage. Ultimately, Luke's refusal to compromise his principles leads to his death, and the prisoners use his example to inspire them and continue to fight for their freedom.

From Martin Campbell, starring Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Judi Dench, Jeffrey Wright
Rated PG-13

Casino Royale is a 2006 spy film and the 21st installment in the James Bond series. Directed by Martin Campbell, the film rebooted the series and stars Daniel Craig as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond. On a mission to prevent a criminal organization from using a space-based weapon to disrupt the world economy, Bond must defeat a deadly arms dealer in a high-stakes card game. Along the way, he falls in love with Vesper Lynd, played by Eva Green, and faces off with his arch-nemesis, Le Chiffre. Bond must fight for survival as the stakes rise, and he is pushed to his limits in an increasingly dangerous game of cat and mouse.

From Robert Rossen, starring Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie, George C. Scott
Rated Not Rated

The Hustler is a classic American drama directed by Robert Rossen, starring Paul Newman and Jackie Gleason. It follows the story of 'Fast' Eddie Felson, a small-time pool hustler determined to make a name for himself in the world of professional pool. Along the way, he meets and competes with the legendary Minnesota Fats, a world-renowned pool player and gambler. Eddie eventually engages in a high-stakes match, risking both his money and his reputation. The film examines the nature of ambition and the lengths one will go to achieve success. It is a thoughtful and moving meditation on the price of success and the cost of failure.

From Steven Soderbergh, starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Matt Damon
Rated PG-13

Ocean's Eleven is a 2001 heist comedy directed by Steven Soderbergh. The film stars George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia, Julia Roberts, and more. It follows Danny Ocean, who recruits a group of his old friends to rob three Las Vegas casinos owned by Terry Benedict. The team must complete their complicated heist in one night in order to avoid getting caught. Along the way, the team faces various obstacles and must use their wit, luck, and creativity to make the plan work. In the end, Ocean's Eleven is a classic heist story with a lot of laughs, suspense, and a happy ending.

From Todd Phillips, starring Zach Galifianakis, Bradley Cooper, Justin Bartha, Ed Helms
Rated R

The Hangover is a 2009 American comedy directed by Todd Phillips. The movie stars Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, and Heather Graham. The story centers on four friends – Phil (Bradley Cooper), Stu (Ed Helms), Alan (Zach Galifianakis), and Doug (Justin Bartha) – who travel to Las Vegas for a bachelor party. After a night of wild partying, they wake up to discover they can't remember anything that happened the night before. As they try to piece together the events of the night before, they must also figure out how to get Doug back to L.A. before his wedding. The movie was both a commercial and critical success and was nominated for two Oscars. It has become a cult classic and has spawned two sequels.

From Jean-Pierre Melville, starring Roger Duchesne, Isabelle Corey, Daniel Cauchy, Guy Decomble
Rated PG

Bob le Flambeur is a French crime film directed by Jean-Pierre Melville and starring Roger Duchesne. The film follows Bob, an aging gambler who plans a daring heist of a casino in Deauville. Despite his age, Bob is still a master of his craft and employs a crew of criminals and associates to help him pull off the job. As Bob's crew execute the heist, they must navigate the twists and turns of their criminal underworld while avoiding the police and competing criminals who are determined to stop them. Through it all, Bob remains stoic and determined to accomplish his goal, despite the odds being stacked against him. As the heist plays out, Bob and his crew must deal with the consequences of their actions and ultimately, Bob must decide his own fate.

From Robert Altman, starring Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, Rene Auberjonois, William Devane
Rated R

McCabe & Mrs. Miller is a 1971 American western film directed by Robert Altman and starring Warren Beatty and Julie Christie. Set in the early 1900s in the Pacific Northwest, the film follows the story of McCabe (beatty), an enterprising gambler who decides to set up shop in a small mining town. He partners with the savvy Mrs. Miller (Christie) and together they open a brothel and a gambling hall. As McCabe’s business grows, so does his reputation and his success alienates the local saloon owner, who plans to take McCabe out. A fierce gun battle ensues between McCabe and the saloon owner’s hired guns. In the end, McCabe is shot and Mrs. Miller must flee the town with his body. The film is an exploration of the themes of greed, mortality, and love, as well as a commentary on the changing face of the West.

From Terry Gilliam, starring Johnny Depp, Benicio Del Toro, Tobey Maguire, Michael Lee Gogin
Rated R

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is a 1998 American black comedy road film adapted from Hunter S. Thompson's novel of the same name. Directed by Terry Gilliam, the film stars Johnny Depp as Raoul Duke and Benicio del Toro as Doctor Gonzo, who embark on a three-day road trip through Las Vegas, Nevada to cover a motorcycle race. During their trip, they experience a range of psychedelic substances, encounters with police officers and a variety of unusual characters. Along the way they become embroiled in a search for the American Dream and its true meaning. The film is a cautionary tale about the failure of the 1960s counterculture movement.

From John Dahl, starring Matt Damon, Edward Norton, Gretchen Mol, John Malkovich
Rated R

From Louis Malle, starring Burt Lancaster, Susan Sarandon, Kate Reid, Michel Piccoli
Rated R

From John Cassavetes, starring Ben Gazzara, Timothy Carey, Seymour Cassel, Robert Phillips
Rated R

From Bob Giraldi, starring Danny Aiello, Edoardo Ballerini, John Rothman, Frank Bongiorno
Rated R

From Directors: Norman Jewison, Sam Peckinpah, starring Steve McQueen, Ann-Margret, Edward G. Robinson, Karl Malden
Rated TV-14

From Robert Altman, starring George Segal, Elliott Gould, Ann Prentiss, Gwen Welles
Rated R

From David Mamet, starring Lindsay Crouse, Joe Mantegna, Mike Nussbaum, Lilia Skala
Rated R

From Paul Thomas Anderson, starring Philip Baker Hall, John C. Reilly, Gwyneth Paltrow, Samuel L. Jackson
Rated R

From John Sayles, starring John Cusack, Clifton James, Jace Alexander, Gordon Clapp
Rated PG

From Karel Reisz, starring James Caan, Paul Sorvino, Lauren Hutton, Morris Carnovsky
Rated R

From Richard Donner, starring Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster, James Garner, Graham Greene
Rated PG

From Richard Kwietniowski, starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Minnie Driver, John Hurt, Maury Chaykin
Rated R

From Martin Scorsese, starring Paul Newman, Tom Cruise, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Helen Shaver
Rated R

From Mike Hodges, starring Clive Owen, Nick Reding, Nicholas Ball, Alexander Morton
Rated Not Rated