High Roller - The Stu Ungar Story (2003)

Based on a true story Michael Imperioli stars as poker legend Stu Ungar. A gambler by the age of 10 Ungar won millions playing card games. He was one of two people ever to win the World Series of Poker three times - twice before age 26. But in spite of his success a life of excess and addiction left him in tremendous debt and could only end in tragedy.Running Time: 110 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA UPC: 794043785122 Product Description

Brief But The Truth

Hi,

I brought this product as I wanted to know more about how Stu Ungar rose and fell again. However the DVD itself it's very depressing as it only covers his drug abuse and his huge loses on the sports book. All in all if you want to know about Stu's life by the book one of a kind, I'm half way through and it's very detailed. June 30, 2008

High Roller The Stu Ungar Story

This movie is AWESOME!!! Whether you enjoy poker or are just a fan of life stories, this is portayed well. Stu was a phenomenal poker player who left a great impact on the game. When you play blackjack at a casino and they use a minimum of 3 decks you know? That is from this man and his great talents and smarts for gambling. Thank him? Maybe not for that aspect, but definately appreciate what he has done for the game. GREAT MOVIE!!!! One of my favorites. February 26, 2008

No where near as good as I hoped

After reading One Of A Kind, this movie gave no justice to the life of Stu Ungar. So many important parts of his life were left out and or mushed together in different scenes. I was really hoping the movie would be as good as the book, but I was highly disappointed. September 16, 2006

Not at all like the real life of Sut Ungar

This movie did not go with the life of Stu Ungar. The movie depicted him as an only child when he actually had a bother and sister. His wife was actually named Madeline and had a son Ritchie before they met. This was a horrible movie and was nothing like the real Stu, the actor didn't even look like Stuey or acted like him. Horrible movie February 21, 2006

Worth Watching

Good movie which outlines Stu Ungar's life story as a poker and gin rummy player.

What I liked:

I enjoyed finding out about Stu Ungars personal life.
I enjoyed the small poker scenes of the world series event that were re created. Although some of the other poker scenes in the movie were a little bit far fetched and not done properly.
I would have enjoyed the movie more if there was more poker and gin rummy footage.

As I said worth a watch and if you like Stu Ungar you should definetely watch this movie.

ps There is some very difficult moments in the movie where you watch Stu Ungar flush his whole bank roll on sports betting, booze, drugs and women. The footage is very real and the directors did a great job in re creating those moments.

The other thing I found is that you enjoy watching the movie more after the first time you watch it. Usually after the third time you watch the movie you will appreciate it more. December 15, 2005

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