Rounders (1998) Edit

A brilliant player can get a strong hand cracked, go on tilt...

A few times, I have to fold the case on him, just so it won't be obvious.

A game with the white guys, a game with the brothers, and a game with the guards.

A lot of action.

A lot of people coming up to me, asking if I could help,

A new day.

A nice, nutty finish.

A nickel would start me very nicely.

A rotating group of ten or twelve judges, prosecutors and professors.

A true grinder.

Abe, I thought you liked the kid. Why do you want to make him a civil servant?

Abe, I thought you liked the kid. Why do you want to make him a civil servant?

Ace high bets.

Aces full, Mike.

After a little while, there wasn't a crap game going...

After all, how different can it be from the home games...

After all, I am paying you with your money.

Against your average guy, I'd set a bear trap, hardly bet at all.

Ah, that's 1,200 between us. We might as well play the fucking Lotto.

Ah, under optimum conditions with a bankroll, maybe.

Ahh, fuck! You know what?

Ain't a good idea to add insult to injury, yo.

All I said is just keep your mouth shut for five seconds.

All right, $300, that's your cut.

All right, 40 it is.

All right, all right. I'll go find a fucking bowling alley.

All right, free card. Here we go.

All right, I call.

All right, I raise.

All right, I'll call the two grand. I'll gamble.

All right, I'm gonna call you, or else I won't respect myself tomorrow morning.

All right, kid, your first assignment. Pull up a seat next to me.

All right, run along, then. Say hi to her for me.

All right, there's a union game in Jersey.

All right, whatever, whatever.

All right, your 15, plus I have another 33 to raise you.

All right, your money's good here.

All right?

All right. Give me, like, eight hours.

All right. No problem.

All the luck in the world isn't gonna change things for these guys.

All these seasons

All these seasons

All this time spinnin' past till they leave you

All this time spinnin' past till they leave you

All your dreams... dashed.

Always leave yourself outs.

Amarillo Slim to my right, playing in the World Series of Poker.

An open invitation to lay with those lambs.

And after the ten going back to the professor,

And focus instead on the idea of de facto segregation.

And for that, I owe.

And halfway to paying Petrovsky back.

And he goes, he sits 300 600.

And he just comes right back over the top of me,

And he looks at his cards, and he looks at me again.

And he makes a move toward his checks, and he looks at me.

And he mucked it. I took it down.

And how the hell they thought they could turn it around.

And I don't wanna give it back, no

And I just decided, you know, I don't care about the money.

And I let that vision blind me at the table against KGB.

And I see Johnny Chan walk in.

And I'll do it again if I can.

And I'm always the idiot piece of shit?

And if I miss a little bit of the Mulligan meeting, just cover for me, all right?

And in my club, I will splash the pot whenever the fuck I please.

And it kills me to ask you, but...

And it's got nothing to do with your punctuality.

And Judge Kaplan missed the flush.

And lose his mind along with every single chip in front of him.

And Mr. Eisen is futilely hoping that his queens are gonna stand up.

And now Fifth Street, a six of diamonds. No help.

And now you're representing that you have it.

And risk winning nothing with those cards.

And snow and shit, but let's cut it out, all right?

And the minute you want a little of it back, she walks out on you.

And the trick is, I gotta take enough cash off the white guys...

And then I gotta go to fuckin' Queens. I gotta load the truck.

And these guys, despite being cops, are real sweethearts.

And they in turn attract the sharks.

And usually I would've let him go on chewing those Oreos till he was dead broke.

And we don't stop until one of us has it all.

And yet he doesn't know it.

And you get yourself out of this trouble.

And you know what? It wasn't a bad beat.

And you won't be pushed around. [CHUCKLING]

And?

Another 40.

Anytime, anyplace, anywhere... Oh, by the way, anybody.

Are you sure? Binghamton's five hours each way.

Are you with me or not?

Aren't you supposed to read us our rights?

As for Worm, well, I figure we're even.

As you can see, I can't pay you.

Asking if I knew where to find you.

At that goulash joint on 79th Street.

Aw, Jesus!

Baby, I didn't even play.

Bad judgment.

Because all the New York rounders are taking care of the tourists here.

Because as soon as he heard your name, he became real excited for the prospect.

Before it even starts, but I just can't help myself.

Besides, he could use the background if he's gonna...

Bet 40.

Bet a thousand.

Bet an eight ball.

Bet...

Bets...

Bullshit. Bullshit.

Bullshit. Worm tells me that's precisely what you are.

Burn and turn.

But about the money, I gotta do this. I gotta say no.

But all I'm really thinking about is Vegas and the fucking Mirage.

But as Canada Bill Jones said, It's immoral to let a sucker keep his money.

But by the time I was 13,

But hey, you know, I think I'm hooked up for this summer.

But I can't give up on him that easy.

But I can't stop thinking of how I lost it.

But I don't have that kind of time. I've only got till morning.

But I gotta trim enough smokes off the black guys that I can trade and keep myself...

But I'll tell you what happens to 'em.

But I'm gonna find out.

But I'm retired.

But I've made promises.

But if he's still there when Roman and Maurice start their game,

But if you don't have it all by then,

But if you're looking for high stakes,

But in honor of Mike's alley like return to the ring,

But KGB is connected all the way to the top of the Russian mob.

But l, I got a feelin' like it's runnin' in my veins

But l, uh, I need a word.

But she knew... She knew the life I had to lead.

But there's no risk in this room.

But there's still plenty of money for the taking.

But these guys are fast company.

But they found out he was a pro, he couldn't cross the street without a legal hassle.

But three days... three days is impossible. All right?

But what choice do I have?

But you forgot that Professor Green folded it on Fourth Street,

But you know you can beat the 10 20 at the Chesterfield and the Hi Low...

But you made me for the sevens, Maurice. You're a player.

But yours is a respectable profession.

But, baby I'm a big star now

But, man, you're fixing to go down hard, and it almost seems like you want to.

But, uh, Worm's been around plenty.

But...

But... I re raise.

Buy in at 8:00, next thing you know it's morning.

Buy some real jewelry, you fucking cheap bastard.

Bye.

Call me Worm.

Call me Worm.

Call.

Call. I'll call.

Can I count on you to do that?

Can I talk to you for a second, Cosmonaut?

Cashes out for the full amount.

Catching that Jack on the turn.

Caveat emptor, pal.

Chan is trying to sucker him in by taking his time.

Chan is trying to sucker him in by taking his time.

Check raising stupid tourists and taking huge pots off 'em.

Check to Martin and Lewis over there.

Check.

Check.

Check.

Check.

Checkin' it up until the pile hits the sky

Checkin' it up until the pile hits the sky

Checkin' it up until the pile hits the sky

Checks!

Clerk for one of you fellas this summer, right?

Clerk for one of you fellas this summer, right?

Coffee time.

Come all the way to Atlantic City just to see your mugs, huh?

Come here.

Come in.

Come on, listen... there's the 4:00 a.m. in Woodside. There's the Greeks.

Come on, Mike. Hey. Come on, come on, come on.

Come on.

Come on. Get outta here.

Come on. I know what you need.

Come on. I'll play ya horse. Fifty bucks a letter.

Come to order in the matter of Slater v. New York State Higher Education Services.

Da, da, da, da

Da, da, da, da

Da, da, da, da

Da, da, da, da

Da, da, da, da

Da, da, da, da

Da, da, da, da

Da, da, da, da, ah

Da, da, da, da, ha

Da, da, da, da, yeah

Da, da, da, da, yeah

Damn! [GROANS]

Did you have it? I'm sorry, John. I don't remember.

Didn't I tell you...

Didn't want to be found.

Discard culls, pickup culls, overhand run ups, the Double Duke...

Do they allow people like you in places like this?

Do you believe that? She's really got him by the balls.

Does he look like a man beaten by jacks?

Does it have my name on it? I don't know.

Don't give anything away.

Don't let that M.S.G. fuck up your head more than it is, Mikey.

Don't splash the pot.

Don't worry. A few more semesters...

Don't you worry, son.

Dowling had it three hands ago, and two hands ago I got the black Maria,

Down here, the millionaires are scarce or they're playing craps,

Doyle Brunson, Johnny Chan, Phil Helmuth...

Each group was apprised to ignore that aspect of this matter...

Each player is dealt two cards face down.

Easy games, tough games, straight games, crooked games, home games.

Enough is enough, Teddy. Finish the fucking kid off.

Enough with the Belmont recruiting spiel. Your bet.

Even his regular club, Vorshay's, got shut down.

Even the best years are a waste of time

Even the best years leave a lot to be desired

Eventually, he was going to bluff at the wrong pot. I was gonna take him.

Eventually, l... I found my place,

Every couple of days a new millionaire shows up...

Every place in MANhattan, they all keep books, all right?

Everybody puts an eye on him.

Excuse me.

Excuse me.

Facial tics, nervous fingers.

Far behind

Far behind

Feel like I'm gonna get whacked sitting here like this.

Few players recall big pots they have won, strange as it seems,

Fifty percent of your winnings. If you lose, it's on me.

First prize at the World Series of Poker is a million bucks.

Five cards are then dealt face up across the middle.

Five thousand.

Flops the nut straight and has the discipline to wait him out.

Flush.

For generations, men of my family have been rabbis.

For not walking out when you could.

For someone who don't play, you spend a lot of time in card rooms.

For the next eight hours, it is yours.

Fuck this low limit shit. Can we go get something to eat? I got comped at the noodle bar.

Fuck you!

Fuck, I cannot believe I caught a hanger.

Gene Marinacci won't buy deferential.

Gentlemen.

Get me straightened out.

Get the fuck outta here, you cocksuckers! Shit!

Get the fuck outta here. What did I say?

Get up. Get off your ass. We're done. Come on.

Get your money in when you have the best of it, and protect it when you don't.

Give him some chips, start playing some cards.

Give it back, no

Give it back, no

Give me three stacks of high society.

Go figure.

Go get some real work or something, okay?

Go get some real work or something, okay?

Goddamn it, Mike, if 500 won't help, what's two grand gonna do?

Good hand.

Good luck, man.

Good luck.

Good, so forget this game. I'll straighten you out in the city tomorrow.

Good. Feel free to reload at any time.

Good. You know, um,

Gotta bet my jacks.

Gotta do it.

Grama!

Great, so you're a banker now, Grama. That's really classy.

Guys around here'll tell ya... you play for a living.

Guys, what... what can I say?

Hanging around. Hanging around.

Have yourself a ball, okay?

He always doubles back for a friend.

He beat me. Straight up.

He knows his man well enough to check it all the way...

He knows Seidel's gonna bluff at it.

He owns him.

He says the juice has been running the entire time on my ten.

He sees all the angles, but he doesn't have the balls to play one.

He still has till morning to make good.

He told me anytime I wanted a game when I got out, just look up his nephew.

He'd just won eight grand. Why go on the line behind another two?

He's been a rounder, earning his living at cards...

He's gonna wish he was still inside.

He's like my brother.

He's not kidding. I got nothing.

He's run you up just under seven grand.

He's the one guy in the game you don't want to fuck with.

Held to his father's maxim...

Hello?

Here he comes.

Here, why don't you pull up a chair.

Here's the play... you're my new boyfriend, you're looking for a regular game.

Hey, all right, take it easy.

Hey, big spender.

Hey, don't do us any favors, Knish.

Hey, hey, why don't you warm up a seat for me. I'll catch up with you.

Hey, how'd you know I was coming back?

Hey, I had to try, right?

Hey, I'm sorry we got banged up, all right?

Hey, in your dreams, lover.

Hey, it worked out great for me, McDermott. I think I actually impressed Marinacci.

Hey, Les.

Hey, look, I can get started on this easy if it's you and me working together.

Hey, man, let me stake you. Standard deal, you know.

Hey, Mike, you here to play? Come on, we need some new blood.

Hey, that guy hasn't had to work in 15 years, Worm.

Hey, that's not where it went either.

Hey, what's she wearing the button for?

Hey, where you been? I've been freezing my ass off.

Hey, Worm. It's good you came. That's real smart thinking.

Hey, you all right?

Hey, you know what? What am I saying? I totally understand, I do.

Hey! Easy, easy, easy, easy. God!

Hey.

Hey.

Hey.

Hey.

Hey.

Hey. Call me.

Hey. I thought you were the janitor, man.

Hey. I've been looking all over for you.

Hey. L'chayim.

Hi, Jo.

High spade in the hole wins half the pot.

His technique is flawless. But his judgment is a little off.

Hit the ground hard, runnin' down that highway line

Honey, you're the one who told me...

Hooked up how?

Hopes down the fucking drain.

How about that?

How did you know what everyone held?

How long should we wait?

How'd we do? Oh, beautiful.

I always hoped that I would find...

I always told her she'd be a good card player.

I bet it all.

I bet you the pot limit, kiddo.

I call your 300.

I call.

I came home and you were gone. You were just gonna drop me like that?

I can hardly remember how I built my bankroll,

I can leave now, even with Grama and KGB...

I can only fold, if I believe him. Or...

I can probably crack the game just as quickly straight up,

I can turn this truck onto the Jersey Turnpike and be at the Taj in two hours.

I can't call and give him a chance to catch.

I can't trust you two aren't playing me.

I can't, I gotta go. I have a meeting.

I chopped one of his legs out in the first hand.

I consolidated your outstanding debt.

I didn't know him, I might not have noticed.

I don't bet with jobs like that.

I don't blame you. Put a guy like me in a game like that, the cards don't even matter.

I don't care about the meeting. Do you even know why I left this morning?

I don't doubt your talent.

I don't even know what you're saying.

I don't have any other play here.

I don't know.

I don't know. But there oughta be one.

I don't know. By his crazy fuckin' gorilla math?

I don't know. How should I know that?

I don't like running solo.

I don't mean to interrupt you future magistrates and noblemen,

I don't play the game straight up, and then if I lose,

I don't wanna give it back, no

I don't wanna give it back, no

I don't wanna give it back, uh, uh

I feel so unsatisfied.

I felt alive for the first time since I got busted at KGB's joint, okay?

I finally spotted KGB's.

I flopped a nut straight.

I give you two grand, what's that buy you? A day?

I got a full house.

I got a thou. And that's, you know...

I got outplayed. I got outplayed that time.

I got shit. I bluffed the big ringer.

I got so good with this, I thought I could neutralize 'em.

I got stones enough not to chase cards, action...

I got the full house. I got the queens over the aces.

I got up, and I walked to the cashier.

I gotta put some scratch together, man. I gotta get somethin' going.

I had nothing. But he raised.

I hate to see you like this.

I have what's known as the wheel.

I heard you asking before, and I hear you asking now, but I can't do that.

I hesitate for two seconds. I re raised.

I hope my story didn't discourage you.

I immersed myself fully, I studied the minutiae,

I just can't do that. I've made promises.

I just caught his eye by reading his hand, that's all.

I just started coming back, so...

I just... I don't think you get it.

I knew I could never be a rabbi.

I know a magician doesn't divulge his secrets, but...

I know exactly what we're talking about, Mike.

I know I fucked up.

I know what I'm doing.

I know you can.

I know you're in here.

I know, I know. I couldn't let you see me in this shit hole.

I know, man. I was really... I was really up big.

I know.

I know. I know. I'm sorry.

I know. Listen, you're the guy who taught me all the angles.

I know... I got just the place for you. Yeah, yeah.

I learned everything I could about the law.

I learned it from you, Mike.

I like to hide, and that's part of the fun for me, you know?

I love the Cameroon wrapper on this baby. Nice and oily.

I mean, as long as I don't fuck up Moot Court, I think the job's mine.

I mean, he thinks I'm a total fish.

I mean, he thinks I'm a total fish.

I mean, I can't even get a table on this...

I mean, I caught a frozen wave of cards like you fucking read about.

I mean, I felt deeply inside that it was what I was born to do.

I mean, I really am. Done.

I mean, I'd say good luck, but I know it's not about luck in your game.

I mean, I'm already behind here.

I mean, look at you. You domesticated yourself for this girl.

I mean, people were counting on me.

I mean, tell me you were out drinking till you threw up.

I mean, the key is a seamless passing of the baton among the team.

I mean, tight, but aggressive. And I do mean aggressive. That's your style, Professor.

I mean, you gotta... you gotta think of it as a war.

I mean... How much was the hooker?

I need a blow job from Christy Turlington.

I need something to get goin'. I gotta get started.

I never saw God there.

I never... I never told anybody this.

I owe rent, alimony, child support. I play for money.

I probably won't even sit. You know, just kinda keep him company.

I promised I'd be there, hon.

I put it all on the line. That's true.

I raise. You know, if we wanted to take each other's rolls,

I re raise. I'm all in.

I sat with the best in the world, and I won.

I should fucking beat the shit out of you the way he used to.

I should've told you.

I tell you not to overextend yourself, to rebuild,

I tell you to play within your means, you risk your whole bankroll.

I think I got 300 in my boot somewhere.

I think I might be in line for a clerkship.

I think I'm getting you outta hock, I find out I'm seven grand in.

I think the most important thing is to be respectful to the judges but not obsequious.

I think you got that ace, Roman, but I'm gonna pay for it.

I thought I smelled him.

I thought so, too, all right? Now I know what real work is.

I thought, maybe, you know, the boys upstate brought about a few changes in you.

I told Worm you can't lose what you don't put in the middle.

I told you, man, you didn't have to give it all back to 'em.

I took a shot and I missed. That happens.

I tried to beat that blackjack game at the Horseshoe Club in Brooklyn.

I turn around, and I see him with the mechanic's grip, I know.

I understand.

I understand. Back to battle.

I used to wonder how they could let themselves get into such bad shape...

I want to help you, Michael. But $15,000, l... l...

I want to talk to you.

I was cruising along.

I was distributing. Distributing. It's different, okay?

I was giving you a living, Mike,

I was gonna call, but I didn't want to wake you up.

I was pumped up eight G's. I was ready to go on a run when you came along.

I was watching their eyes when they checked their river cards.

I was winning before this guy got here.

I watch the cards also, but I watch the players reacting to the cards.

I will.

I... didn't want to wake him up. It's still a little early.

I'd heard about it for years on the street, before I was even in law school.

I'd just throw it away.

I'll call. What do you got?

I'll come... I'll come... I'll see you down at the club.

I'll definitely do that, but I can't dump to these guys.

I'll play it blind.

I'll sc**** something together, and I'll find you this week.

I'll see ya.

I'll see you around, Knish.

I'll see you later.

I'll see you when I see you.

I'll sit with you all for a while.

I'll take it.

I'll take what's ours.

I'm all he's got.

I'm back where I started, with three stacks of high society.

I'm done. I'm out of it.

I'm down to the felt, Knish. I lost everything.

I'm gonna check, Teddy.

I'm gonna go get him.

I'm gonna raise.

I'm in the worst kind, with the worst guy.

I'm just a law student now.

I'm just gonna outplay this guy this hand.

I'm laying this down, Teddy.

I'm listening.

I'm livin' a little light, I told you.

I'm not a leech, all right?

I'm not gonna do that. I'm gonna do this straight up.

I'm not gonna get down on my knees for that jerk off.

I'm not gonna let anybody drop a garbage can on my head.

I'm not gonna preach to you, but those two guys in there, they're not rabbits.

I'm not gonna sit in the can and have my friend paying down my debt.

I'm not playing for the thrill of fucking victory here.

I'm not talking to that fucking Judas.

I'm not the one working with a partner here.

I'm right on schedule, up 4,200.

I'm right, right?

I'm so sorry I'm late.

I'm sorry, okay? I'm sorry about the money.

I'm sorry, sir.

I'm sorry.

I'm staging a late night comeback here.

I'm sure there's a good reason you left.

I'm sure you're just talking about perogies...

I'm, uh... I'm sorry to be back over here for this reason.

If a fish acts strong, he's bluffing.

If he acts meek, he's got a hand. It's that simple.

If it's good enough to call, you gotta be in there raising, all right?

If that is convenient for you.

If the seven didn't help you, we'll listen to what you have to say.

If we get even half of that, we're home.

If we sat together and just did our thing.

If you can't spot the sucker in your first half hour at the table,

If you get listed as a mechanic, then not only are you gonna get the shit kicked out of you,

If you had to do it all over again,

If you need a lawyer.

If you think he's good for it, it's on you too.

If you want 'em back, you can trade me for 'em, or try to play double or nothing tomorrow.

If you want to see this seventh card, you're gonna stop speaking fuckin' Sputnik.

If you're determined to die of cancer, you really oughta learn how to play cards.

If you're too careful, your whole life can become a fuckin' grind.

Impacting schoolchildren and schools in the district...

In a heads up match,

In a legal sense, can fuckin' Steinbrenner just move the Yankees?

In a week. Grama, we want what you want. We wanna square this thing.

In fact, on the weekends you can't get a game in the city,

In Israel, before that in Europe.

In the Moot Court you're presiding over next week, Gene.

In the poker game of life, women are the rake.

In the style that I've grown accustomed to, and all of this without getting my ass kicked.

Is that Fat Greggie sitting 20 40? The game's that soft?

Is the center of the poker universe.

Is to put a man to a decision for all his chips.

It happens to everyone. Time to time, everyone goes bust.

It hurts, doesn't it?

It nearly broke her.

It was a piece of cake. Piece of cake.

It was to be my calling. I was quite a prodigy.

It went to Roman and Maurice?

It will all be over soon.

It would have been pretty sweet to have any one of them owing me favors.

It's a berry patch right outside New York City... prime pickings.

It's a fucking joke anyway.

It's a good thing Grama doesn't know you as well as I do.

It's a monster hand, and I'm gonna lay that down...

It's a position raise. I call it.

It's all the way nice. There's only one problem. I got this feeling.

It's fine. I'll make a couple of moves earlier than I would have normally...

It's gonna blow your mind, blow your mind.

It's gonna blow your mind, blow your mind.

It's good to see you, Mike.

It's got earthy tones, a smooth draw, enough kick to win me the Hi and the Lo.

It's just like the saying says, you know?

It's like 16 or 17 guys. Two full tables. All municipal workers.

It's like a locomotive running through your stomach.

It's like any other job. You don't gamble. You grind it out.

It's like I think I'm sick of cocaine

It's like I used to have a running partner, you know what I'm saying?

It's like the Nature Channel. You don't see piranhas eating each other, do you?

It's not mine. It's, uh... I vouched for the wrong guy.

It's not some losing hand of poker.

It's not... It's not a fucking pipe dream.

It's okay. I wasn't sleeping.

It's plenty wise. We know what we're holding, and we know what you're holding.

It's six to five, or even money, either way.

It's the only game going right now.

It's true. I just think if you get in this way,

Jacks are a monster compared to the crap you play, Taki.

Jacks up.

Jesus Christ.

Jesus, man, you're such a fuckin' workin' man now. I'm never gonna see you.

Jesus, what were you thinking? So, you're just a student now?

Jesus.

Jesus. What a fuckin' waste.

Jo.

Joey Knish is a New York legend.

Johnny Chan has a queen high straight.

Johnny Chan, the master...

Johnny Chan.

Judge Kaplan was trying to squeeze out a diamond flush, but he came up short,

Just checkin' it up, baby one more time for you

Just checkin' it up, baby one more time for you

Just do me a favor. Give me five minutes.

Just follow me.

Just hear me out now, hear me out.

Just let me do the talking, all right?

Just like a young man coming in for a quickie.

Just make it look good. Just catch a run of real shitty cards.

Just take it easy, all right?

Just walking in here makes me queasy.

Kid's got alligator blood. Can't get rid of him.

L, like, just get out, I'm in a big fucking hole.

L... I never knew you had to calculate so much at cards.

Last card coming.

Late night rally.

Lay me down in the circle where the spotlight shines

Lay me down in the circle where the spotlight shines

Lay me down in the circle where the spotlight shines

Lays down a monster.

Lead counsel for plaintiff, Mr. McDermott,

Leave it. It's fine.

Let him walk into it. But KGB's too smart for that.

Let's do it.

Let's go.

Let's just say I'll put you at the top of the list if you're right.

Let's play some cards.

Let's play some cards.

Let's play some cards.

Like Papa Wallenda said...Life is on the wire. The rest is just waiting.

Like they teach you in One L...

Like, eagerly awaiting my release.

Listen, things haven't been that smooth on the home front,

Listen, um, will you give this to Petrovsky?

Little unconscious gestures that reveal the cards in their hands.

Look at the control. Look at that fuck.

Look at you. One 64 hour session, and you need a nap.

Look who's treatin' to a free meal.

Look, he just got out. Let's put him on a plan.

Look, I'm gonna triple that in half an hour, princess. Let's go.

Look, old days at least you never lied.

Look, this is what I love about you... you think about the big picture.

Look, you still got time. Just go back in there, right?

Looks about the same.

Lotta games this weekend, so you're gonna need the number.

Make it look like I'm trying to buy it.

Man, look at your ride. You've been prospering while I've been away.

Marinacci and the D.A. were ready to cut cards for your services at that point.

Maybe he's not the same guy he was when he went away,

Maybe not.

Maybe this is a game can be beat.

Meet me at Stromboli's in half an hour, all right?

Met this guy down at the bowling alley. Says he likes to play cards.

Michael McDermott.

Michael,

Michael.

Mike McDermott where he belongs... sittin' with the scumbags.

Mike, we could cut this room up in an hour.

Mike?

Mike?

Mike? [WHISPERS] Michael, I would have just called.

Mike.

Mind if I sit?

Minimum buy in $25,000.

Mmm.

More than just pocket change and got caught.

Most of those Georges are at the tail end of a 36 hour session.

Motherfucker! [SPEAKING RUSSIAN]

Mr. McDermott has been unreachable,

Mr. McDermott, perhaps we can begin now.

Mr. McDermott, that is a Supreme Court free speech case...

Mr. Son of a Bitch.

Murph! Hey, come back any time. Your money's always good here.

Murphy! What the hell you sittin' there for? You're processed. Come on.

My cut is 25 per cent.

My father never spoke to me again.

My father sent me away to New York...

My father's office was there. It said Custodian on the door.

My kids eat.

My life's work.

Nah, you need 50, 60 grand to play right in that game.

Networking. Are you trying to con me now?

No Limit Texas Hold 'Em is the Cadillac of poker.

No money? There's gotta be some money.

No one's saying you're not the man. Just think of this as a business decision.

No, 15 grand in five days. I can do that. I've gone on rushes like that before.

No, I don't think like you!

No, I give it to you, I'm wasting it.

No, I wasn't even playing. They were playing.

No, I'm not going anywhere. Double the blind.

No, I'm not this time.

No, man, I mean I quit.

No, man, I'm on a roll. This is a very emotional game.

No, no

No, no, I was your lackey.

No, no, no, no, no.

No, no, we're just here to see Grama.

No, no, you're gonna get out of the way. It's gonna land on me.

No, she was a good... I knew it. I fuckin' knew it.

No, you're good.

No! Not tonight!

No? What?

No.

No.

No. Who the hell am I gonna trust in there?

Nobody saw... I heard it. Snapping sound gave it away.

Nope. Not tonight.

Nope. You didn't do it this time. I'm gonna raise you.

Not as bad as KGB, but you don't want to be fuckin' with those guys.

Not even Teddy KGB's immune to getting a little rattled.

Not exactly. I don't have to tell you my collection methods.

Not in this lifetime. Enjoy your time.

Not many guys would stand up for a friend like that.

Not me 'cause I just wanna do it to myself

Nothing's changed. Nothing has changed.

Now, I know this game up in Binghamton.

Now, let's get started, shall we?

Now, some people might look down on Worm's mechanics, call it immoral.

Now, the closest I get to Vegas is west New York,

Now, wait a minute. Make sure to be deferential.

Now, what the hell are you doing?

Number's changed, of course.

Nyet! Nyet!

Occasional? Yeah, like my ex wife occasionally went out with other men.

Of course, it was an altogether different trick, that disappearing act...

Of course, the grounds weren't all we did.

Of the midrash by the time I was 12.

Oh, God, you're killin' me. Mike, Mike, we gotta get you back on the game.

Oh, hold on. Two more.

Oh, I don't wanna give it back, no

Oh, I gotta go.

Oh, I played with the World Champion.

Oh, I think we both know I'm no lawyer.

Oh, I'd like to. I can't, I can't. I don't play cards.

Oh, it's Gene, is it?

Oh, Jesus, you know what? Fuck all that 'cause we needed that pot.

Oh, look at that look of the defending champ.

Oh, look at you. Fuck!

Oh, my God. Mike, she made off with your sheets.

Oh, no, I'm not back, I just...

Oh, no, no, no, no. l... I wasn't inside.

Oh, oh

Oh, oh, easy. Relax. Don't wing it. Just... Just step and throw.

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Oh, okay. We'll owe you.

Oh, this is just stupid.

Oh, what the hell.

Oh, what, that fuckin' Knish rat me out?

Oh.

Oh.

Okay, okay. Let's let the cards do the talking.

Okay, well, deal me in, I guess.

Okay, well, I got the jacks. Come on.

Okay?

Okay? Just to... Just to warn you.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.