High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story (2003)
Based on the true story of the rise and fall of poker legend Stu "The Kid" Ungar.
Top billed cast
Michael ImperioliStu 'Stuey' Ungar
Renee FaiaAngela
Michael NouriVincent
Joe La DueDJ
Steve SchirripaAnthony- Evan BroderGoldstein
Todd SusmanMax Ungar- Jonathan PressYoung Stu
- Michael PasternakThe Stranger
Peggy Walton-WalkerFlo Ungar
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