Top 10 Crime Films Set in Underground Clubs

Description: While not set in a club, the film's narrative revolves around pool halls, which serve as underground arenas for gambling and hustling. It's a study in ambition, talent, and the darker side of competition.

Fact: Paul Newman reprised his role as "Fast Eddie" Felson in the sequel, "The Color of Money," 25 years later.

Description: This film focuses on a young poker player who challenges the best in the game in an underground setting. It's a classic tale of ambition, skill, and the allure of the underground gambling scene.

Fact: The film was remade in 2004 as "The Cooler," but the original remains a benchmark for poker movies.

Description: Martin Scorsese's epic tale of the mob's control over Las Vegas casinos in the 1970s. While not strictly an underground club, the film captures the essence of high-stakes gambling and the criminal underworld.

Fact: The film was based on the real-life story of Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal, portrayed by Robert De Niro.

Description: Another Guy Ritchie gem, this film follows a group of friends who get involved in a high-stakes card game, leading them into the dangerous world of London's underground crime scene.

Fact: The film's title was inspired by a line from Rudyard Kipling's poem "The Ballad of East and West."

Description: This film follows a law student who returns to the world of underground poker to help pay off a friend's debt. It's a deep dive into the culture of high-stakes poker games and the characters who thrive in this environment.

Fact: The film features real-life poker players like Johnny Chan and Doyle Brunson.

Description: While not exclusively about an underground club, the film's core revolves around an illegal fight club that becomes a symbol of rebellion against societal norms. It's a psychological thriller with a twist that has become iconic.

Fact: The film was initially a commercial failure but has since become a cult classic, with its rules of Fight Club often quoted.

Description: This Guy Ritchie classic dives into the chaotic world of underground boxing, diamond heists, and a cast of colorful characters. It's a perfect blend of crime, comedy, and the seedy underbelly of London's club scene.

Fact: Brad Pitt's character, Mickey, speaks in an unintelligible Irish accent, which was actually improvised by Pitt himself.

Description: Set in a Las Vegas casino, this film explores the life of a "cooler" whose bad luck can change the fortunes of gamblers. It delves into the manipulation and control exerted by the casino's underground operations.

Fact: William H. Macy won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for his performance.

Description: Paul Schrader's film follows a former military interrogator who now makes a living as a professional gambler in underground poker games. The film explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the dark side of gambling.

Fact: The film features a cameo by Oscar Isaac's real-life wife, Elvira Lind.

Description: Mark Wahlberg stars as a literature professor with a gambling addiction who gets entangled with the underworld of illegal gambling clubs. The film delves into the psychological aspects of addiction and the high stakes of underground gambling.

Fact: The film is a remake of the 1974 film of the same name, which starred James Caan.