Casino Jack

Casino Jack

Honor. Integrity. Principles. Everything is negotiable.

Directed by George Hickenlooper

Produced by Vortex Words + Pictures, Hannibal Pictures

2010108 min5.9 / 10

A darkly comedic true-crime drama about Washington corruption that uses satirical humor to expose the moral rot at the heart of political influence-peddling.

Based on a true story, a hot shot Washington DC lobbyist and his protégé go down hard as their schemes to peddle influence lead to corruption and murder.

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  • Does Casino Jack end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Casino Jack easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Casino Jack scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Casino Jack sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

  • Is Casino Jack violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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29/ 100

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Love20

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