Movies About Roulette

From Luc Besson, starring Jean Reno, Gary Oldman, Natalie Portman, Danny Aiello
Rated R

Léon: The Professional is a 1994 French-American action thriller film written and directed by Luc Besson. The film follows a professional hitman named Léon (Jean Reno) who reluctantly takes in a 12-year-old neighbor named Mathilda (Natalie Portman) after her family is murdered by corrupt Drug Enforcement Administration agent Norman Stansfield (Gary Oldman). Together, they form an unlikely bond as Mathilda learns the assassin's trade and seeks revenge on her family's killers. Along the way, Léon and Mathilda must evade Stansfield and his goons as they get closer to the truth. With a combination of thrilling action and tender drama, the film is a classic that stands the test of time.

From Curtis Hanson, starring Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce, Kim Basinger
Rated R

L.A. Confidential (1997) is a classic neo-noir film directed by Curtis Hanson and starring Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce and Kim Basinger. Set in 1950s Los Angeles, the film follows three police officers as they investigate a series of mysterious murders connected to corruption and scandal in the city. As the investigation progresses, the officers are forced to confront their own personal demons and the corrupt power structure of the city. Along the way, the trio discovers a powerful conspiracy that threatens to shake the foundations of Los Angeles and the people within it. With its complex plot, masterful direction, and excellent acting performances, L.A. Confidential remains one of the finest neo-noir films ever made.

From Michael Cimino, starring Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, John Cazale, John Savage
Rated R

The Deer Hunter is a 1978 American epic war drama film directed by Michael Cimino. Set in the late 1960s, the film tells the story of three friends from a steel working town in Pennsylvania and their service in the Vietnam War. The trio of friends, Michael (Robert De Niro), Steven (John Savage), and Nick (Christopher Walken), are all affected deeply by their experiences in the conflict, both mentally and physically. Michael and Nick must survive captivity in a Vietnamese prison camp and a horrific Russian roulette game. The film dives into the depths of the effects of the war and the healing power of friendship and love. Through their experiences, the three men come to understand the value of life and the importance of loyalty. The Deer Hunter was a major critical and commercial success, earning nine Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Supporting Actor for Christopher Walken.

From Paul Thomas Anderson, starring Mark Wahlberg, Julianne Moore, Burt Reynolds, Luis Guzmán
Rated R

Boogie Nights is a 1997 dramedy directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Set in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the movie follows the ascent and fall of Eddie Adams (Mark Wahlberg), a young man from the San Fernando Valley who is taken under the wing of porn director Jack Horner (Burt Reynolds). With Jack's help, Eddie turns himself into Dirk Diggler, a rising porn star. As Dirk's fame and fortune grow, he is exposed to the darker side of the adult film industry, from drugs and crime to broken relationships. The movie follows Dirk, Jack, and the family of people around them as they navigate the changing porn industry and the fast-paced lifestyle of the time. Boogie Nights explores the highs and lows of fame and the quest for the American Dream.

From Spike Lee, starring Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett, Delroy Lindo, Spike Lee
Rated PG-13

Malcolm X is a biographical drama based on the life of Malcolm X, a 20th century civil rights leader. Directed by Spike Lee, the film follows the trajectory of Malcolm X's life, from his early days as a street hustler to his conversion to Islam in prison to his emergence as a leader of the Nation of Islam and ultimately his assassination in 1965. Along the way, Malcolm X is portrayed as a complex and controversial figure whose beliefs and views changed over time as he began to embrace a more progressive outlook and his role as a leader in the civil rights movement. The film is a powerful depiction of the struggles, triumphs, and ultimate tragedy of Malcolm X's life, and serves as an important reminder of his legacy and impact on the civil rights movement.

From Shane Black, starring Robert Downey Jr., Val Kilmer, Michelle Monaghan, Corbin Bernsen
Rated R

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is a 2005 neo-noir black comedy crime film directed by Shane Black and starring Robert Downey Jr., Val Kilmer, and Michelle Monaghan. The film follows a thief, Harry Lockhart (Downey), who is sent to Los Angeles to research a role in a movie, and is partnered with an experienced private detective, Gay Perry (Kilmer), who helps him solve a murder mystery. Along the way, they must contend with a cast of colorful characters, including a killer and a dangerous mob boss. With thrilling action and sharp wit, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang showcases the best of Shane Black's writing and directing, making it one of the funniest and most entertaining crime films of the 21st century.

From Géla Babluani, starring George Babluani, Aurélien Recoing, Pascal Bongard, Fred Ulysse
Rated Not Rated

From Emir Kusturica, starring Johnny Depp, Jerry Lewis, Faye Dunaway, Lili Taylor
Rated R

From Alejandro Jodorowsky, starring Alejandro Jodorowsky, Brontis Jodorowsky, José Legarreta, Alfonso Arau
Rated Not Rated

From Jaume Collet-Serra, starring Vera Farmiga, Peter Sarsgaard, Isabelle Fuhrman, CCH Pounder
Rated R

From Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, starring Max von Sydow, Eusebio Poncela, Leonardo Sbaraglia, Mónica López
Rated R

From Baltasar Kormákur, starring Denzel Washington, Mark Wahlberg, Paula Patton, Bill Paxton
Rated R

From Kevin Reynolds, starring Samuel L. Jackson, John Heard, Kelly Rowan, Clifton Collins Jr.
Rated R

From Christopher McQuarrie, starring Ryan Phillippe, Benicio Del Toro, Juliette Lewis, Taye Diggs
Rated R

From Woody Allen, starring Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, Parker Posey, Joe Stapleton
Rated R

From Stuart Rosenberg, starring Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Anthony Franciosa, Murray Hamilton
Rated PG

From Thom Eberhardt, starring Catherine Mary Stewart, Kelli Maroney, Robert Beltran, Sharon Farrell
Rated PG-13

From Brian De Palma, starring Rebecca Romijn, Antonio Banderas, Peter Coyote, Eriq Ebouaney
Rated R

From Todd Phillips, starring Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Snoop Dogg, Vince Vaughn
Rated PG-13

From Kevin Greutert, starring Tobin Bell, Costas Mandylor, Mark Rolston, Betsy Russell
Rated R

From Chris Fisher, starring Frank Alvarez, Clifton Collins Jr., Brittany Daniel, Keith David
Rated R

From Directors: Rodney Ascher, Julian Barratt, Robert Boocheck, Alejandro Brugués, Kristina Buozyte, Alexandre Bustillo, Larry Fessenden, Julian Gilbey, Jim Hosking, Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen, E.L. Katz, Aharon Keshales, Steven Kostanski, Marvin Kren, Juan Martínez Moreno, Erik Matti, Wolfgang Matzl, Julien Maury, Robert Morgan, Chris Nash, Vincenzo Natali, Hajime Ohata, Navot Papushado, Bill Plympton, Dennison Ramalho, Todd Rohal, Jerome Sable, Bruno Samper, Jen Soska, Sylvia Soska, Sôichi Umezawa, starring Eric Jacobus, Andy Nyman, Simon Barrett, Teela LaRoux
Rated Not Rated