Thrilling Tales of Debt and Desperation

Description: A racetrack robbery goes awry, leading to a cascade of events where debts and betrayals come to the forefront. This classic film noir explores the consequences of greed and desperation.

Fact: Stanley Kubrick directed this film at the age of 26, showcasing his early talent for storytelling.

Description: A psychiatrist gets entangled in the world of con artists and gambling to help a patient, leading her into a web of deceit and debt. This film explores the psychological aspects of debt and manipulation.

Fact: David Mamet, the writer and director, won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for "The Verdict."

Description: A group of criminals plan to rob a bank to pay off their debts, but they uncover a scandal that involves the British government, leading to a high-stakes game of survival.

Fact: The film is loosely based on the 1971 Baker Street robbery in London.

Description: Bernie Lootz, a "cooler" in a Las Vegas casino, has the ability to bring bad luck to gamblers. When he falls in love, his luck changes, but his newfound happiness puts him in debt to the casino's owner.

Fact: William H. Macy was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Bernie.

Description: William Tell, a former military interrogator turned professional gambler, lives a life of solitude and routine, using his card-counting skills to pay off his debts. However, his past catches up, forcing him to confront his demons.

Fact: The film was directed by Paul Schrader, known for writing "Taxi Driver."

Description: This film intertwines the past and present of three Mossad agents who are haunted by their mission to capture a Nazi war criminal. The debt here is not financial but moral and emotional, as they must confront the lies they've lived with for decades.

Fact: The film is a remake of the 2007 Israeli film "Ha-Hov" (The Debt).

Description: Bob Saginowski, a bartender, finds himself in a dangerous situation when a robbery goes wrong at his bar, which is used as a "drop" for mob money. His debts to the underworld force him into a life-threatening predicament.

Fact: This was the final film role for James Gandolfini, who passed away shortly after filming.

Description: Jim Bennett, a literature professor with a gambling addiction, finds himself in deep debt to dangerous loan sharks. His journey to pay off his debts leads to a high-stakes game of cat and mouse.

Fact: Mark Wahlberg, who plays Jim, reportedly lost $2,500 of his own money while learning to play blackjack for the role.

Description: Howard Ratner, a New York City jeweler, is always in debt due to his gambling habits. His life spirals out of control when he bets everything on a rare black opal, leading to a tense and chaotic journey to clear his debts.

Fact: Adam Sandler's performance was critically acclaimed, earning him nominations for several awards, including a Golden Globe.

Description: French, a former martial arts enthusiast, becomes a debt collector to pay off his own debts. His journey into the seedy underbelly of debt collection leads to unexpected alliances and violent confrontations.

Fact: The film features Scott Adkins, known for his roles in action films, showcasing his martial arts skills.