Top 10 Action Films About Card Games

Description: A young poker prodigy, known as "The Cincinnati Kid," challenges the best poker player in New Orleans in a high-stakes game. The film captures the tension and strategy of poker.

Fact: Steve McQueen learned to play poker for this role, and the film was one of the first to show poker in a realistic manner.

Description: A charming gambler named Bret Maverick travels to a big poker tournament in hopes of winning enough money to start his own casino. The film combines humor with action-packed card games.

Fact: Mel Gibson improvised many of his lines, adding to the film's light-hearted tone.

Description: A group of friends get involved in a high-stakes card game, leading to a series of comedic and violent misadventures. The film features a memorable card game scene that sets the plot in motion.

Fact: Guy Ritchie, the director, was inspired by real-life stories from his father's criminal past.

Description: A young law student and former poker player is drawn back into the world of high-stakes poker to help pay off a friend's debt. The film is a cult classic among poker enthusiasts for its authentic portrayal of the game.

Fact: The film features real-life poker players like Johnny Chan, and many scenes were filmed in actual poker rooms.

Description: An aspiring writer takes a job as a croupier in a casino, where he gets entangled in a heist involving card games. The film explores the allure and danger of gambling.

Fact: Clive Owen's performance in this film helped launch his career in Hollywood.

Description: A casino "cooler" whose bad luck is used to dampen the winning streaks of gamblers falls in love, changing his luck and leading to a series of events involving card games and casino politics.

Fact: The film won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, highlighting its unique take on the gambling world.

Description: A group of MIT students use their math skills to count cards and win big at blackjack. While not strictly about card games, the film's focus on gambling strategy and action makes it a fitting inclusion.

Fact: The film is based on the true story of the MIT Blackjack Team, though many details were fictionalized for dramatic effect.

Description: A former military interrogator turned professional card player seeks redemption by teaching a young man how to play poker, while evading his past. The film delves into the psychological aspects of gambling.

Fact: Paul Schrader, the director, has a history of writing films about characters seeking redemption.

Description: A literature professor with a gambling addiction gets in over his head when he borrows money from a dangerous loan shark to fuel his habit. The film showcases intense poker games and the high stakes of gambling.

Fact: Mark Wahlberg's character is based on a real-life gambler, and the film was a remake of the 1974 film of the same name.

Description: A group of professional card hustlers plan one last big con, but their past catches up with them. The film features intricate card tricks and high-stakes poker games.

Fact: The film includes real-life magicians and card experts to ensure the authenticity of the card tricks.