Movie: High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story

Top 10 Billed Cast

Michael Imperioli
Michael Imperioli

Stu 'Stuey' Ungar

Renee Faia
Renee Faia

Angela

Michael Nouri
Michael Nouri

Vincent

Joe La Due
Joe La Due

DJ

Steve Schirripa
Steve Schirripa

Anthony

Evan Broder
Evan Broder

Goldstein

Todd Susman
Todd Susman

Max Ungar

Jonathan Press
Jonathan Press

Young Stu

Michael Pasternak
Michael Pasternak

The Stranger

Peggy Walton-Walker
Peggy Walton-Walker

Flo Ungar

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    Based on the true story of the rise and fall of poker legend Stu "The Kid" Ungar.

  • Release Date

    2003-05-01

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    6.4

  • Rating:

    3.2 starts
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    English
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