Rounders

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00:01:10 [Man Narrating]
00:01:13 If you can't spot the sucker
00:01:18 then you are the sucker.
00:01:28 Guys around here'll tell ya...
00:01:32 It's like any other job.
00:01:36 Your goal is to win
00:01:40 Get your money in when you have the best
00:01:43 Don't give anything away.
00:01:45 That's how I've paid my way
00:01:48 A true grinder.
00:01:52 See, I learned how to win a little at
00:01:57 If you're too careful, your
00:02:10 This is Teddy KGB's place.
00:02:14 - [Man] Five hundred.
00:02:17 Nope.
00:02:19 No? What?
00:02:25 Give me three stacks
00:02:42 Thirty thousand.
00:02:51 - That's good.
00:02:57 - Good. Want a cookie?
00:03:01 [Narrating]
00:03:03 but KGB is connected all the way
00:03:07 He's the one guy in the game
00:03:10 But if you're looking
00:03:13 this is the only place
00:03:15 They all know me as a small-timer,
00:03:25 Joey Knish
00:03:28 He's been a rounder,
00:03:31 since he was 19 years old.
00:03:34 What are you,
00:03:36 Uh, yeah,
00:03:40 - You should be.
00:03:42 'Cause I hope you're not thinking
00:03:44 [Narrating] He's as close to a friend
00:03:48 - Come here.
00:03:51 Now, you don't wanna
00:03:53 'Cause they'll chew you up,
00:03:58 - So you say.
00:04:00 We get outta here, get some coffee,
00:04:03 I know what I'm doing.
00:04:08 You're making a run at it,
00:04:11 Rolling up a stake
00:04:14 I'm right, right?
00:04:17 - I can beat the game.
00:04:19 Maybe this is a game
00:04:22 But you know you can beat the 10-20
00:04:25 at that goulash joint
00:04:29 Okay.
00:04:35 I understand.
00:04:41 [Narrating] The game in question is
00:04:44 Minimum buy-in $25,000.
00:04:47 A game like this doesn't come together
00:04:51 The stakes attract
00:04:53 and they in turn
00:05:00 No-Limit Texas Hold 'Em
00:05:04 Each player is dealt
00:05:07 Five cards are then dealt
00:05:10 These are community cards everyone can
00:05:15 The key to the game is playing
00:05:18 Bet an eight ball.
00:05:23 There's no other game in which fortunes
00:05:27 A brilliant player can get
00:05:30 and lose his mind along with
00:05:33 This is why the World Series of Poker is
00:05:38 Some people, pros even,
00:05:40 They can't handle
00:05:44 But there are others,
00:05:47 who consider No-Limit
00:05:52 Like Papa Wallenda said..."Life is on
00:05:57 Pass it to you.
00:06:03 All right, I raise.
00:06:05 - I'm gonna raise five hundred.
00:06:11 It's a position raise.
00:06:19 [Narrating]
00:06:23 - Go ahead.
00:06:26 and I want to keep him
00:06:28 Against your average guy,
00:06:32 Let him walk into it.
00:06:35 So, what I've got to do
00:06:38 make it look like
00:06:40 - I bet $2,000.
00:07:15 Call.
00:07:18 [Narrating]
00:07:23 Burn and turn.
00:07:27 [Narrating]
00:07:29 I got a full house.
00:07:33 - To the bettor.
00:07:35 [Narrating] Now I hope
00:07:39 That way he'll bet strong, and I'll beat
00:07:48 I'm going to bet...
00:07:52 Bet...
00:07:56 $15,000.
00:08:01 Time.
00:08:06 [Narrating] I want him to think
00:08:09 but all I'm really thinking about
00:08:28 All right, your 15, plus
00:08:32 Um...
00:08:38 Yeah, I'm gonna go all in, 'cause
00:08:45 You are right.
00:08:55 [Narrating] I know before
00:09:02 Aces full, Mike.
00:09:34 Get up.
00:09:39 Come on.
00:09:46 - Want some?
00:09:49 I'm down to the felt, Knish.
00:09:52 Man, I lost my case money.
00:09:58 It happens to everyone.
00:10:02 You'll be back in the game
00:10:05 I'm done.
00:10:08 They all say that
00:10:11 Hey, man, let me stake you.
00:10:14 Fifty percent of your winnings.
00:10:20 I'd just throw it away.
00:10:25 - You still got the truck?
00:10:29 Come on.
00:10:45 [Mike Narrating] You don't hear much
00:10:49 but I'll tell you
00:10:52 They end up humping crappy jobs
00:10:54 trying to figure out
00:10:59 See, I had this picture
00:11:01 Me sitting at the big table,
00:11:04 Amarillo Slim to my right,
00:11:09 And I let that vision
00:11:13 Now, the closest I get
00:11:16 driving this lousy route
00:11:19 to rounders who forget
00:11:22 Always leave yourself outs.
00:11:24 - Hey, Moogie.
00:11:27 In a legal sense, can fuckin'
00:11:30 Does he have the fuckin' right
00:11:33 I don't know.
00:11:36 - You didn't learn that yet?
00:11:40 Oh.
00:11:43 - Take care, man.
00:11:56 - [Chattering]
00:11:59 [Mike Narrating]
00:12:01 I'd heard about it for years on the
00:12:05 A rotating group of ten or twelve
00:12:09 They all have money,
00:12:11 it would have been pretty sweet to have
00:12:15 Only problem is, no one
00:12:17 One rounder, Crispy Linetta,
00:12:22 but they found out he was a pro,
00:12:26 Even his regular club,
00:12:29 Place had been open
00:12:32 Oh, Michael.
00:12:34 - You got some things for me?
00:12:37 Put 'em on the desk,
00:12:41 Kid, he paying you
00:12:43 Oh, well, knowledge is
00:12:46 - [Chuckles]
00:12:48 Why don't you become a jockey,
00:12:51 - [Group Laughs]
00:12:54 Enough with the Belmont
00:12:57 - All right. I call.
00:12:59 in the Moot Court
00:13:01 Besides, he could use
00:13:04 clerk for one of you fellas
00:13:07 Abe, I thought you liked the kid. Why do
00:13:11 Yeah, look... a word to the wise.
00:13:14 That Nassau defense attorney's game?
00:13:18 [Mike Narrating]
00:13:21 there isn't a single
00:13:24 - I call.
00:13:27 Um, the professor raises.
00:13:31 Mike? [Whispers]
00:13:35 No, you're good.
00:13:37 All right, I call.
00:13:40 [Mike Narrating]
00:13:42 before it even starts,
00:13:47 - Good.
00:13:49 - [Clears Throat]
00:13:55 Threes check.
00:14:02 Check to Martin and Lewis
00:14:05 - Check to the raiser.
00:14:08 - What's the limit?
00:14:12 Okay. Good.
00:14:17 You've seen half a hand. How the
00:14:21 You sure this is wise, Abe?
00:14:23 It's plenty wise.
00:14:28 [Chuckles]
00:14:31 Summer clerkship in your office says
00:14:34 I don't bet
00:14:36 Let's just say I'll put you at the top
00:14:40 Okay. [Clears Throat] Well, you
00:14:44 but you forgot that Professor Green
00:14:47 and now you're representing
00:14:49 The D.A. made his two pair,
00:14:51 Judge Kaplan was trying to squeeze out
00:14:55 and Mr. Eisen is futilely hoping
00:14:58 So, like I said,
00:15:01 - Well, kiss my ass.
00:15:04 [Group Laughs]
00:15:08 - What'd you have, Abe?
00:15:11 - Oh, come on.
00:15:13 All right, kid, your first assignment.
00:15:17 Oh, I'd like to. I can't, I can't.
00:15:20 - Get outta here!
00:15:23 - Whose deal?
00:15:26 - I like the kid, Abe.
00:15:29 Smart kid.
00:15:31 [Mike Narrating]
00:15:34 An open invitation
00:15:38 But I'm retired.
00:15:42 The truth is, I can always
00:15:45 Easy games, tough games, straight games,
00:15:49 I can turn this truck onto the Jersey
00:15:55 But I've made promises.
00:16:00 I'm just a law student now.
00:16:04 Hello?
00:16:06 - Hey.
00:16:10 - How'd it go?
00:16:17 [Sighs]
00:16:21 Don't worry.
00:16:24 Mmm.
00:16:27 Oh, I gotta go.
00:16:30 - I'm really late.
00:16:33 - You won't feel a thing. [Chuckles]
00:16:36 We both know
00:16:38 Besides, you should
00:16:41 These fuckin' long nights
00:16:43 They never used to.
00:16:45 Yeah, well, that's different.
00:16:47 buy in at 8:00, next thing
00:16:50 But hey, you know, I think
00:16:53 Hooked up how?
00:16:55 Well, after I left you last night at the
00:16:59 I think I might be in line
00:17:03 Tell me more.
00:17:06 Well, those guys were
00:17:09 Just hear me out now,
00:17:11 They were playing cards
00:17:17 So, instead of coming home, you went
00:17:21 No, I wasn't even playing.
00:17:27 I just caught his eye
00:17:29 I mean, as long as I don't fuck
00:17:35 What kind of job
00:17:38 Writing an opinion
00:17:40 Honey, you're the one
00:17:43 that I should use my poker skills
00:17:45 Yeah, I know
00:17:48 You know what I meant.
00:17:51 You know, the way you calculate odds
00:17:55 That's what I meant.
00:17:59 - Honey, con? I was networking.
00:18:04 Networking. Are you trying
00:18:07 No.
00:18:10 I just...
00:18:13 You'll be just like one
00:18:17 You know, great job at the
00:18:19 they never miss
00:18:22 It's true. I just think if you
00:18:26 you'll always be
00:18:28 Baby, I didn't even play.
00:18:32 Okay.
00:18:35 I'll see you later.
00:18:44 Oh.
00:18:46 - Hey, hon, can I take
00:18:51 Uh, Worm's gettin' out.
00:18:53 Tomorrow.
00:18:56 I promised
00:18:58 Worm. I just can't believe you
00:19:02 He's like my brother.
00:19:06 Shit.
00:19:10 [Mike Narrating] I met Worm
00:19:14 We were the only two kids attending
00:19:17 My father's office was there.
00:19:20 That's why
00:19:26 - [Makes Buzzer Sound]
00:19:32 W-Was that, like,
00:19:35 - Motherfucker!
00:19:38 That's the fourth time you done
00:19:41 No, no, no, no, no.
00:19:43 Dowling had it three hands ago, and
00:19:46 so I don't want to
00:19:48 - Yeah, but he shot the moon
00:19:51 - So it helped you.
00:19:55 You ain't walking outta here
00:19:58 You know the drill, okay? I'm not
00:20:02 if you want 'em back, you can
00:20:05 Murphy! What the hell you sittin'
00:20:11 Processed? This motherfucker's
00:20:15 Come on, man, have
00:20:18 You can buy all the smokes
00:20:20 - What are you talking about?
00:20:23 Jesus, you guys are such
00:20:27 If you're determined to die
00:20:31 Ain't a good idea to add
00:20:33 - That shit will come back and hurt you.
00:20:36 Not in this lifetime.
00:20:41 Murphy.
00:20:44 [Mike Narrating] Worm's dad
00:20:47 That's when we did 'em.
00:20:49 Of course, the grounds
00:20:51 Worm put us into a scam a day
00:20:55 selling 'em dime bags
00:21:00 - Where's the rest?
00:21:07 - Thank you.
00:21:09 more than just pocket change
00:21:12 We had the starting five take a dive
00:21:16 The point guard snapped
00:21:24 They hauled him up before
00:21:27 Tell us who else was involved,
00:21:31 Worm didn't say a fuckin' word.
00:21:37 - I stayed in school and graduated.
00:21:39 [Bell Rings]
00:21:43 Not many guys would stand up
00:21:56 - Ta-da!
00:21:59 - Mike McD. God. I knew you'd be here.
00:22:02 - You never let me down.
00:22:05 I know, I know. I couldn't
00:22:08 - Look at you. You look great, man.
00:22:10 - Did they toughen you up in there?
00:22:13 It was a piece of cake.
00:22:15 Man, look at your ride. You've been
00:22:18 - What have you been up to?
00:22:21 Whatever. Just get in it and
00:22:27 There's like two whole economies in
00:22:30 So I gotta keep three games
00:22:32 A game with the white guys,
00:22:36 And the trick is, I gotta take
00:22:39 to lose it to the guards so that
00:22:43 but I gotta trim enough smokes
00:22:47 in the style that I've grown
00:22:52 So you're working
00:22:54 No. Who the hell
00:22:56 - It's just me all alone.
00:22:58 - You like that? Isn't that beautiful?
00:23:00 It's like an ace up my sleeve.
00:23:03 Wait till I show you some of my chops,
00:23:06 - It's like, it's like, you know...
00:23:09 It's gonna blow your mind,
00:23:11 You been working?
00:23:14 No, man,
00:23:16 What, are you...
00:23:18 No, man,
00:23:21 - [Laughs] What, are you shitting me?
00:23:25 - I got cleaned out.
00:23:29 Yeah, man, l... It was a real
00:23:33 You sat down with the Mad Russian
00:23:36 Yeah. I didn't want to tell you
00:23:39 I didn't want to
00:23:42 Jesus, what were you thinking?
00:23:44 - What are you doing for money?
00:23:48 Oh, God, you're killin' me. Mike, Mike,
00:23:51 - The old partners here,
00:23:54 I mean, I really am. Done.
00:23:56 You are, huh? All right. I know a game
00:24:00 It's a berry patch right outside
00:24:03 - I'll drop you... I'll drop you off.
00:24:08 - I mean it. No, I'm really off it.
00:24:20 This is it,
00:24:22 So get this, here's the plan.
00:24:25 She's fuckin' hot. I was this close
00:24:30 She works as a hostess for all these
00:24:33 She got me into
00:24:35 She introduced me as her cousin
00:24:40 That sounds solid.
00:24:42 It's all the way nice. There's only
00:24:46 - What feeling is that, exactly?
00:24:50 - You know, when you got
00:24:52 - Knife, fork, sauce,
00:24:56 - You just don't have the stake.
00:24:59 A nickel would start me
00:25:02 Whoa, Jesus, what have you
00:25:05 I'm livin' a little light,
00:25:07 - Anyway, that's $220,
00:25:11 Hey, thanks, but I mean,
00:25:16 I mean, I can't
00:25:18 Good, so forget this game. I'll
00:25:21 No way. I gotta get started.
00:25:24 I mean, I'm already
00:25:26 You just got out.
00:25:28 The hurry is, other than you,
00:25:31 like, eagerly awaiting
00:25:34 - How much do you owe?
00:25:37 - Ten?
00:25:41 Hey, look, I can get
00:25:47 I heard you asking before, and I hear
00:25:50 I just can't do that.
00:25:53 Hey, you know what? What am I saying?
00:25:57 It's fine. I'll make a couple of moves
00:26:01 - But thanks, I appreciate it.
00:26:04 - I'll catch you in the city tomorrow?
00:26:09 Hey, Mike, man.
00:26:12 You too.
00:26:57 [Mike Narrating] In Confessions of
00:27:00 "Few players recall big pots
00:27:03 "but every player can remember
00:27:06 the outstanding tough beats
00:27:09 Seems true to me.
00:27:11 I can hardly remember
00:27:13 but I can't stop thinking
00:27:16 Mike.
00:27:18 - Hi.
00:27:22 Just follow me.
00:27:30 I probably won't even sit.
00:27:34 No, no, that's
00:27:36 Here's the play...
00:27:40 Really? Well, I'm not
00:27:43 Bullshit. Worm tells me that's
00:27:50 My cut is 25 per cent.
00:27:53 - I see.
00:28:03 Gentlemen.
00:28:05 - This is my boyfriend Michael.
00:28:08 [Barbara]
00:28:10 - Leave him enough money
00:28:13 - Good luck.
00:28:15 Here, why don't you
00:28:19 - Okay, this one's Chicago.
00:28:23 - Uh, remind me.
00:28:25 High spade in the hole
00:28:27 Okay, well,
00:28:33 - That's you.
00:28:37 Okay.
00:28:41 - That's two on you, Murph.
00:28:47 - I'm in.
00:28:50 Hey, big spender.
00:28:52 [Mike Narrating]
00:28:57 We bring out all the old school tricks,
00:29:00 signalling, chip placing,
00:29:03 - We even run the old best hand play.
00:29:05 I can probably crack the game
00:29:08 but there's no risk
00:29:10 Now, some people might look down on
00:29:14 But as Canada Bill Jones said, "It's
00:29:19 Like they teach you
00:29:22 caveat emptor, pal.
00:29:25 - I got the boat, queens over.
00:29:29 [Chuckles]
00:29:33 [Mike Narrating]
00:29:35 Discard culls, pickup culls,
00:29:39 His technique is flawless.
00:29:43 A few times, I have to fold the case
00:29:48 Still, he plays the part
00:29:52 Flush.
00:29:54 I got the full house.
00:29:57 Ahh, fuck!
00:29:59 - Fuck you and your never-ending
00:30:07 Well, my Uncle Les says when the
00:30:10 so enjoy it,
00:30:15 Murph! Hey, come back any time.
00:30:20 - [Door Closes]
00:30:24 You guys, uh,
00:30:41 How'd we do?
00:30:44 Fuckin' assholes,
00:30:46 All right, $300,
00:30:48 - Thank you very much, boys.
00:30:51 - When can we do this again?
00:30:54 - Just because.
00:30:56 - Uh, two weeks.
00:30:59 - Hey, thanks a lot. Yeah.
00:31:03 Hey, I had to try, right?
00:31:05 Bye.
00:31:08 Hey, how'd you know
00:31:10 That's easy.
00:31:13 Clint Eastwood. The Outlaw Josey Wales,
00:31:16 He always doubles back
00:31:20 [Worm] Hey, we made good time.
00:31:22 [Mike] No, I gotta get home. If she
00:31:26 Just do me a favor.
00:31:28 Get me
00:31:35 This may not look like Teddy's place,
00:31:38 So don't fuck around.
00:31:41 All right.
00:31:48 Hey, you know I have no problem
00:31:51 but these guys
00:31:53 - They'll spot every move.
00:31:56 - Yeah. I'm serious.
00:31:58 - You won't just get
00:32:00 - I'm playing straight.
00:32:12 Michael McDermott.
00:32:15 - How you doin', Mikey?
00:32:17 Good. You know, um,
00:32:20 the computer tried
00:32:22 - Oh, yeah?
00:32:24 Oh, no, I'm not back,
00:32:26 - It's good to see you.
00:32:29 Um, this is Les Murphy.
00:32:32 Call me Worm.
00:32:34 - [Phone Rings]
00:32:38 Hey, what's she
00:32:40 They're wired right into the precinct.
00:32:49 - What are they playing?
00:32:52 It's the only game going
00:32:55 Is that Fat Greggie sitting 20-40?
00:32:58 Yeah. It's a real live game.
00:33:02 - No.
00:33:04 - Oh, come on, you're not
00:33:07 Mike, we could cut
00:33:12 All right, run along, then.
00:33:16 - Me, too.
00:33:25 Jesus. What a fuckin' waste.
00:33:27 Do you believe that?
00:33:30 - That's not so bad, is it?
00:33:33 - Come on, give me $2,000.
00:33:35 You heard Mike.
00:33:38 Look, I'm gonna triple that
00:33:42 Okay.
00:33:48 [Keys Jingling,
00:34:02 Hey.
00:34:04 Reunion run a little late?
00:34:06 I was gonna call,
00:34:09 It's okay.
00:34:12 Well, why don't you change
00:34:17 Um, why don't you just go ahead,
00:34:19 And if I miss a little bit
00:34:31 Hey.
00:34:35 At least give me a story.
00:34:38 I mean, tell me you were
00:34:40 Tell me you were getting
00:34:43 - I don't care, just give me something.
00:34:47 - Uh-huh.
00:34:50 - So, you were nowhere near a card game.
00:34:54 What?
00:34:56 - I'm just...
00:35:00 All right?
00:35:02 All right.
00:35:35 I mean, the key is a seamless
00:35:39 I think the most important thing
00:35:43 Now, wait a minute.
00:35:45 Gene Marinacci won't buy
00:35:47 Oh, it's Gene, is it?
00:35:49 Well, I knew there was a reason
00:35:52 and it's got nothing to do
00:35:55 Sorry.
00:35:57 Anyway, when you make
00:36:01 And use the right cites.
00:36:05 Hi, Jo.
00:36:07 - Long time.
00:36:11 The same.
00:36:14 I don't mean to interrupt
00:36:17 but l, uh,
00:36:21 - Um...
00:36:23 Okay. Excuse me.
00:36:26 Sorry.
00:36:30 - I'll act as lead counsel.
00:36:32 We were gonna
00:36:35 Coffee time.
00:36:41 The guy's a cheat.
00:36:44 Right now, he's over at Chesterfield's,
00:36:47 with every lousy second
00:36:49 Shit. I told him.
00:36:51 Nobody saw... I heard it.
00:36:55 I didn't know him,
00:36:57 I turn around, and I see him
00:37:00 - You want one?
00:37:02 I tried to warn him, but
00:37:05 - All right, I'll go get him.
00:37:07 Most of those Georges are at the tail
00:37:10 They can't see straight.
00:37:14 But if he's still there
00:37:16 he's gonna wish he was
00:37:18 I'm gonna go get him.
00:37:22 [Mike Narrating]
00:37:26 held to his father's maxim...
00:37:28 "You can shear a sheep many times,
00:37:31 Gotta bet my jacks.
00:37:34 This is a lesson
00:37:37 - [Speaking Russian]
00:37:39 English only at the table,
00:37:41 - What are you talking about?
00:37:45 If you want to see
00:37:47 - Oh, da, motherfucker.
00:37:50 I'm sure you're just talking
00:37:52 and snow and shit, but let's
00:37:54 There's the river,
00:37:58 I think you got that ace,
00:38:03 Okay, well,
00:38:05 - Ace.
00:38:07 Wow, two pair.
00:38:09 - With my jacks.
00:38:13 You said just jacks.
00:38:15 But you made me for the sevens,
00:38:17 - Fuck!
00:38:20 - Hey, Maurice.
00:38:22 Hey, Mike, you here to play?
00:38:25 They're putting a fucking bracelet
00:38:28 - I already stuck two racks.
00:38:31 Can I talk to you
00:38:33 No, man, I'm on a roll.
00:38:36 Gotta do it.
00:38:38 - [Speaking In Russian]
00:38:40 Leave it.
00:38:42 [Speaking In Russian]
00:38:48 - What's going on?
00:38:50 I was pumped up eight G's. I was ready
00:38:54 - All right, listen.
00:38:57 You're in town for five fuckin' minutes,
00:39:00 Oh, what, that fuckin' Knish
00:39:03 You gotta stop listening
00:39:05 He sees all the angles, but
00:39:07 Hey, that guy hasn't had to
00:39:09 You don't think that's work,
00:39:12 Grinding it out on his fuckin'
00:39:14 I thought so, too, all right?
00:39:17 Speaking of which,
00:39:20 Or are you just gonna go back
00:39:22 - Huh? You gonna go away again?
00:39:25 I was distributing. Distributing.
00:39:27 Second of all, I'm never
00:39:30 Stop worrying
00:39:32 Come here.
00:39:36 I just want you to think
00:39:39 Every place in Manhattan,
00:39:42 If you get listed as a mechanic,
00:39:46 you're not gonna get a fuckin' game
00:39:48 It's stupid.
00:39:51 Look, this is what I love about you...
00:39:54 That's great, okay?
00:39:56 I don't play the game straight up,
00:39:58 go get some real work
00:40:00 I see a mark,
00:40:02 That's what I do.
00:40:04 I know. Listen, you're the guy
00:40:07 - But I'm not the guy
00:40:10 I'm not gonna preach to you, but those
00:40:13 Roman and Maurice?
00:40:17 Not as bad as KGB, but you don't want
00:40:20 With those fake
00:40:24 Look, you still got time.
00:40:28 Lose their fuckin' money
00:40:30 Just make it look good.
00:40:32 - Give it back to 'em.
00:40:34 I gotta put some scratch together, man.
00:40:37 Then go out to suburbia, man. Play
00:40:40 - Go to Swan Meadow,
00:40:44 I'll definitely do that,
00:40:48 You got to.
00:40:51 All right,
00:40:53 Meet me at Stromboli's
00:40:56 I can't, I gotta go.
00:40:58 And then I gotta go to fuckin' Queens.
00:41:00 Jesus, man, you're such
00:41:02 - Make it look good.
00:41:18 - So, how'd you do?
00:41:22 Six thousand,
00:41:24 Oh, hold on.
00:41:28 All right, so it's
00:41:30 take back the two we lent you,
00:41:32 You know what?
00:41:34 Why don't you give me
00:41:37 Usually, credit players
00:41:39 Otherwise, the juice starts
00:41:41 Oh, okay.
00:41:46 [Sighs]
00:41:59 Hey. I've been looking
00:42:03 Didn't want to
00:42:05 You know, Petrovsky waited and waited.
00:42:08 - Jo, look, I missed one meeting.
00:42:11 I don't care about the meeting. Do
00:42:15 - I found that gangster's roll
00:42:18 - It's not what you think.
00:42:22 Look, old days at least
00:42:25 You lost everything,
00:42:30 Jo, this wasn't even a real game.
00:42:34 - Can you lose your rent
00:42:36 - That's the point.
00:42:38 I watched you, I stood by you while
00:42:41 - I don't think I can go
00:42:44 Why does this still seem
00:42:46 Why do you think the same five guys
00:42:49 at the World Series of Poker
00:42:52 What are they, the luckiest guys
00:42:54 - It's a skill game, Jo.
00:42:58 - Because I knew you wouldn't understand.
00:43:02 Last night, I sat down
00:43:06 I felt alive for the first time since
00:43:11 You just told me you felt alive for
00:43:15 - No, what...
00:43:25 [Sighs]
00:43:30 [Rock]
00:43:44 Midnight, gettin' uptight
00:43:48 - You said you need me
00:43:51 Hey, fuckin' Grama.
00:43:53 - I was just thinkin' about you.
00:43:56 See me in, like, two weeks.
00:43:58 Well, I got some bad news for ya, Worm.
00:44:03 - Really?
00:44:05 Go figure.
00:44:07 There were a lot of angry people when
00:44:11 I know, Grama, that's why I'm trying
00:44:13 A lot of people coming up to me,
00:44:15 asking if I knew
00:44:17 - So, it got me to thinkin'.
00:44:20 Hey, Jesus! Come on!
00:44:23 It's just
00:44:26 Hey! Easy, easy, easy, easy.
00:44:29 Get the fuck outta here.
00:44:32 - Hey, man, take it easy!
00:44:37 Okay.
00:44:40 Instead of you owing 15 grand spread out
00:44:44 What? Where the fuck
00:44:46 Where the fuck
00:44:49 [Grunts]
00:44:51 Here's how it is. 25 grand,
00:44:55 Jesus Christ.
00:44:57 What the fuck are you doin', man?
00:45:00 No, no,
00:45:02 But I learned
00:45:04 I consolidated
00:45:08 [Scoffs] Where'd you get
00:45:11 You've been rolling fags
00:45:14 - Still a wise ass. Unbelievable.
00:45:17 What I did was go partners
00:45:19 Teddy KGB backed me.
00:45:23 Bullshit.
00:45:26 [Spits]
00:45:30 Why would he put you
00:45:32 Because as soon as he heard your name,
00:45:37 What, so you bought me up, Grama?
00:45:40 Yeah, got a real sweet deal, too.
00:45:43 There's not a lot of faith in you
00:45:46 Great, so you're a banker now, Grama.
00:45:49 Not exactly. I don't have to tell you
00:45:53 [Sighs]
00:45:55 Just take it easy,
00:45:57 I'll scrape something together,
00:45:59 - That's just what I figured.
00:46:02 - So I'm gonna take what you
00:46:05 Have yourself
00:46:09 [Sighs, Chuckles]
00:46:11 [Groans]
00:46:14 Damn!
00:46:29 Excuse me.
00:46:42 Mind if I sit?
00:46:44 Michael.
00:46:47 Please, please.
00:46:52 That was a nifty trick
00:46:56 - It was wonderful.
00:46:58 Marinacci and the D.A. were ready to cut
00:47:02 [Chuckles]
00:47:05 Of course,
00:47:09 you pulled today
00:47:11 - Yeah. Well, I figure
00:47:16 I'm sure there's
00:47:18 You'll just have to
00:47:20 - [Chuckles]
00:47:24 Right. Yeah.
00:47:27 - Okay, well, thanks.
00:47:32 - Jamie?
00:47:34 - Another glass, darling.
00:47:37 - What are you drinking?
00:47:39 - Here you go.
00:47:41 Thank you.
00:47:43 I know a magician doesn't
00:47:47 [Chuckles]
00:47:49 Well, if it wasn't magic,
00:47:53 how did you know
00:47:56 It's a combination
00:47:59 Um, I was watching
00:48:01 That's... That's just an old habit
00:48:05 You watch the cards.
00:48:07 I watch the cards also, but I watch
00:48:11 That's how I knew the D.A.
00:48:14 and Judge Kaplan
00:48:16 I was watching their eyes
00:48:18 - Their faces tell you everything.
00:48:22 l... I never knew you had
00:48:32 All right, here's the thing.
00:48:35 You only start
00:48:38 nines or better wired,
00:48:41 If it's good enough to call, you gotta
00:48:44 I mean, tight, but aggressive.
00:48:48 I mean, you gotta...
00:48:51 You are officially never
00:48:57 I don't blame you. Put a guy
00:49:01 I'll play it blind.
00:49:05 Michael,
00:49:08 - May I tell you a story?
00:49:11 For generations,
00:49:17 In Israel,
00:49:20 It was to be my calling.
00:49:23 The pride of my yeshiva.
00:49:26 The elders said I had
00:49:28 of the midrash
00:49:32 But by the time
00:49:36 I knew I could never
00:49:38 Why not?
00:49:40 Because for all
00:49:45 I never saw
00:49:48 - You couldn't lie to yourself.
00:49:51 Tried like crazy.
00:49:53 I mean, people were
00:49:56 But yours is
00:50:00 Not to my family.
00:50:02 My parents were destroyed,
00:50:08 My father sent me away
00:50:13 to live
00:50:16 Eventually, l...
00:50:19 my life's work.
00:50:23 What then?
00:50:26 I immersed myself fully,
00:50:29 I learned everything I could
00:50:31 I mean, I felt deeply inside
00:50:37 - And did your parents get over it?
00:50:41 I always hoped
00:50:45 some way to change
00:50:52 They were
00:50:55 My father never spoke
00:51:03 If you had to do it
00:51:06 would you make
00:51:10 What choice?
00:51:16 The last thing I took away
00:51:21 We can't run
00:51:26 Our destiny chooses us.
00:51:31 Hey.
00:51:55 Hey.
00:51:57 Hey, where you been?
00:51:59 - What happened?
00:52:02 - What happened?
00:52:06 - Just mind your own business.
00:52:08 No, I've been standing out here
00:52:10 Listen, things haven't
00:52:13 so tone it down
00:52:16 - Tone down what, motherfucker?
00:52:18 - Never mind.
00:52:23 When you become a big shot lawyer,
00:52:26 Shut up.
00:52:32 What, did you
00:52:35 Um, not exactly.
00:52:39 Wait, wait, wait.
00:52:43 [Scoffs]
00:52:47 Oh, my God. Mike, she made off
00:52:52 I always told her she'd be
00:52:54 - Know exactly when
00:52:58 This girl is obviously
00:53:00 No, she was a good... I knew it.
00:53:10 [Sighs]
00:53:12 You can't trust 'em.
00:53:14 I mean, look at you.
00:53:18 You took yourself out of the life.
00:53:20 And the minute you want a little
00:53:24 It's just like
00:53:27 In the poker game of life,
00:53:32 - They are the fuckin' rake.
00:53:35 What saying?
00:53:39 I don't know.
00:53:46 - You know what cheers me up
00:53:51 Rolled up aces over kings.
00:53:57 - That right?
00:53:59 Check raising stupid tourists
00:54:04 - Yeah?
00:54:08 Playin' all night,
00:54:13 - Where the sand turns to gold.
00:54:18 - Don't tease me.
00:54:34 [Mike Narrating]
00:54:36 is the center of
00:54:39 Doyle Brunson, Johnny Chan,
00:54:42 The legends consider it
00:54:44 Every couple of days
00:54:46 wanting to beat
00:54:48 Usually they go home
00:54:51 Down here, the millionaires are scarce
00:54:53 but there's still
00:54:56 In fact, on the weekends
00:54:58 because all the New York rounders
00:55:01 Hey, hey, why don't you warm up
00:55:05 - What?
00:55:07 - I got certain needs
00:55:10 - I mean, I'm overdue.
00:55:13 I thought, maybe, you know,
00:55:17 Hey, in your dreams,
00:55:28 - Hey, Mikey!
00:55:30 This is beautiful.
00:55:34 - Ho!
00:55:36 Come all the way to Atlantic City
00:55:39 Twice in one week.
00:55:41 For someone who don't play, you spend
00:55:44 This is what
00:55:46 Mike McDermott where he belongs...
00:55:49 Tellin' jokes,
00:55:52 Occasional? Yeah, like my ex-wife
00:55:56 Forget her, Face. I was actually gonna
00:56:01 But in honor of Mike's
00:56:04 I'll sit with you all
00:56:06 Hey, don't do us
00:56:08 - They're about to go to
00:56:12 I raise. You know, if we wanted
00:56:15 we could have just
00:56:19 [Mike Narrating]
00:56:21 what they're about to
00:56:25 Down here to have a good time,
00:56:27 why not give poker a try?
00:56:30 After all, how different
00:56:32 they've played
00:56:36 All the luck in the world isn't
00:56:41 They're simply overmatched.
00:56:46 We're not playing together,
00:56:50 It's like the Nature Channel. You don't
00:57:02 They wear their tells
00:57:06 Facial tics, nervous fingers.
00:57:09 A hand over a mouth.
00:57:11 The way a cigarette
00:57:14 Little unconscious gestures
00:57:17 We catch everything.
00:57:19 If a fish acts strong,
00:57:22 If he acts meek,
00:57:31 - How are you, you workaholics?
00:57:34 Good to see ya.
00:57:37 Number's changed,
00:57:39 Lotta games this weekend,
00:57:41 - I'll give you a ring.
00:57:43 Do they allow people like you
00:57:45 Zagosh, when you get yourself a job,
00:57:49 How about that?
00:57:51 Now, let's get started,
00:57:54 I'm sorry, sir.
00:57:56 You can't take chips
00:57:58 We all know each other here.
00:58:01 We're like friends, so if nobody
00:58:03 - It's all right.
00:58:05 - Sir, you have to buy 'em from me.
00:58:10 Fuck this low-limit shit.
00:58:15 I want to talk to you.
00:58:17 Look who's treatin'
00:58:19 Don't let that M.S.G. fuck
00:58:22 You keep grinding out that rent money,
00:58:27 So, hey, uh,
00:58:30 What's with
00:58:34 - I'm on empty, that's why.
00:58:36 I mean...
00:58:38 - Mike, please. Relaxation therapist.
00:58:43 Okay?
00:58:45 - It's not where it went.
00:58:47 It went to
00:58:49 I told you, man, you didn't have to
00:58:52 Take a little money
00:58:55 Hey, that's not
00:58:59 - I ran into Grama tonight.
00:59:01 Yeah. He took
00:59:03 You're kiddin' me.
00:59:08 Well, he's sorta
00:59:10 This fucker went around
00:59:13 That turncoat motherfucker.
00:59:17 So what do you owe him?
00:59:19 I don't know. By his crazy fuckin'
00:59:21 Like, 15.
00:59:23 - Fifteen? Fifteen?
00:59:26 He says the juice has been running
00:59:30 - So, it's just like...
00:59:32 Why did you not tell me that?
00:59:34 - I had the... I had the money.
00:59:37 I'm not gonna sit in the can and have
00:59:39 I'm not a leech,
00:59:41 We can help each other, like always.
00:59:44 That's... That's why we gotta
00:59:47 - Do you hear what I'm saying?
00:59:49 - Listen, man, I'll help you.
00:59:51 - I mean, fuck that guy.
00:59:59 How long
01:00:01 I suggest we wait another five minutes,
01:00:10 Here he comes.
01:00:14 Mr. McDermott,
01:00:18 I'm so sorry I'm late.
01:00:21 Come to order in the matter
01:00:25 The facts have been stipulated,
01:00:29 Lead counsel for plaintiff,
01:00:34 please proceed
01:00:38 If that is convenient
01:00:43 Yes, it is, and again,
01:00:47 Um...
01:00:49 Well, I think clearly
01:00:53 the case which controls the issue at bar
01:00:58 - Which holds...
01:01:01 Mr. McDermott, that is a Supreme Court
01:01:05 that has no bearing
01:01:08 Each group was apprised to ignore
01:01:12 and focus instead on the idea
01:01:17 Right. Um, well...
01:01:20 Mr. McDermott has
01:01:22 so I'll take over,
01:01:24 Someone saying something meaningful
01:01:30 What we have here is a clear case
01:01:33 impacting schoolchildren
01:01:36 that was created solely
01:01:39 Although not dispositive, the student
01:01:43 Well, that
01:01:45 Usually you have to know something about
01:01:49 Guys, what...
01:01:52 Hey, it worked out great
01:01:56 Jo.
01:01:59 - Jo. Jo.
01:02:02 We're not gonna talk?
01:02:06 - You make it sound
01:02:09 I came home and you were gone.
01:02:14 I learned it
01:02:16 You always told me
01:02:19 Rule number one: Throw in your cards
01:02:22 - Fold the hand.
01:02:25 It's not some
01:02:28 I know exactly what
01:02:36 So, that's the last
01:02:41 Yeah.
01:02:45 [Scoffs]
01:02:52 I mean, I'd say good luck, but I know
01:03:06 [Announcer]
01:03:08 and yet
01:03:10 Chan is trying to sucker him in
01:03:16 Oh, look at that look
01:03:19 And now Fifth Street,
01:03:23 Johnny Chan has
01:03:27 Will Eric Seidel
01:03:31 Yes, he's going all in,
01:03:34 Johnny Chan, the master...
01:03:39 - Yes, he's going all in,
01:03:44 - Hello.
01:03:50 Yeah, I'll buzz you in.
01:03:52 [Buzzing]
01:03:56 Well, that's the important thing
01:03:59 You're never down and out
01:04:04 - Hey.
01:04:06 - How you doing?
01:04:10 - [TV: Man Continues Speaking]
01:04:16 Looks about the same.
01:04:18 - You want some scotch or something?
01:04:22 - Oh, '88 World Series, huh?
01:04:27 Johnny Chan.
01:04:29 Flops the nut straight and
01:04:32 He knows Seidel's
01:04:35 - [Announcer]
01:04:38 Chan is trying to sucker him in
01:04:42 Look at the control.
01:04:45 He knows his man well enough
01:04:48 and risk winning nothing
01:04:51 He owns him.
01:04:53 [Announcer]
01:04:56 Yes, he's going all in
01:04:59 - Johnny Chan, the master.
01:05:04 Yeah, I know
01:05:06 It's like a locomotive
01:05:10 You feel gut-shot. Fuck it.
01:05:14 What's going on?
01:05:18 - Tomorrow's a week.
01:05:24 The first two thousand
01:05:27 - Oh. Worm.
01:05:31 He'd just won eight grand.
01:05:34 So, he took, what, about eight
01:05:38 Yeah, yeah, he comes in
01:05:42 sits for like
01:05:44 cashes out
01:05:47 Maurice hasn't been back since. I think
01:05:51 But, uh, Worm's
01:05:55 He's run you up
01:06:00 Well, do me a favor
01:06:04 - Yeah?
01:06:07 Um, I tell ya,
01:06:09 I got a thou.
01:06:12 I just started
01:06:14 - Thanks for making it easy, Mike.
01:06:21 I'm, uh... I'm sorry to be back
01:06:24 - Don't worry about it.
01:06:28 It's good
01:06:35 - I can stay.
01:06:38 I'll come... I'll come...
01:06:41 - I'll come by this week.
01:07:00 [Glass Shatters]
01:07:24 I know you're in here.
01:07:33 Mike?
01:07:35 Hey. I thought you
01:07:38 It's a good thing Grama
01:07:41 Come on. I'll play ya horse.
01:07:44 Yeah? When I win, are you gonna pay
01:07:48 Oh, oh, easy. Relax. Don't wing it.
01:07:57 You need to work
01:07:59 Will you stop fucking around
01:08:03 Whoa, Jesus. What happened?
01:08:06 I should fucking beat the shit
01:08:12 You remember when we found
01:08:17 Yeah, I remember
01:08:19 You were hiding from Tommy Manzy
01:08:23 Yeah, now, see?
01:08:26 - You fucked his mother.
01:08:30 Yeah, but she was a good-Iooking
01:08:33 You spent a year of your life hiding in
01:08:37 until he pissed off
01:08:41 What do you want me to say? Those
01:08:44 Nothing's changed.
01:08:46 You were hiding from your troubles then.
01:08:49 I like to hide, and that's
01:08:51 I don't like
01:08:53 It's like I used to have a running
01:08:56 If we fucked up back then
01:08:58 the worst thing that was going to happen
01:09:02 But, man, you're fixing to go down hard,
01:09:07 Stop worrying so much about me, okay?
01:09:09 I'm not gonna let anybody
01:09:12 No, no, you're gonna get out of the way.
01:09:15 I'll see ya.
01:09:21 Come on, Mike. Hey.
01:09:27 I'm sorry, okay?
01:09:29 I should've told you.
01:09:31 It's just... What do you want me to say?
01:09:35 l, like, just get out,
01:09:38 I need something to get goin'.
01:09:41 And?
01:09:43 Well, I'm not gonna lie.
01:09:46 - Some reversals.
01:09:51 I mean, I caught a frozen wave of cards
01:09:55 I think I'm getting you outta hock,
01:09:59 I know, man. I was really...
01:10:02 I was cruising along.
01:10:04 I tried to beat that blackjack game
01:10:07 - That place is a mitt joint.
01:10:11 I got so good with this,
01:10:14 You're really jamming me up
01:10:16 - I know.
01:10:21 - I understand. That's okay.
01:10:23 - You gotta square things
01:10:26 I'm not talking
01:10:29 You think
01:10:34 [Mike Narrating] I know all
01:10:37 but sometimes
01:10:40 You see, no one's
01:10:43 The guy's been kicked around
01:10:49 Maybe he's not the same guy
01:10:52 but I can't give up on him
01:10:55 I'm all he's got.
01:10:57 Oh, what the hell.
01:11:03 - Hi, boys.
01:11:05 You cops?
01:11:08 - We're not cops.
01:11:12 No, no, we're just here
01:11:19 Jesus.
01:11:23 - You sure about this?
01:11:26 Just let me do
01:11:34 [Mike]
01:11:36 - Long time.
01:11:39 Hey, Worm. It's good you came.
01:11:43 So, did you bring him along
01:11:47 Uh, there's no money today.
01:11:49 No money?
01:11:52 Come on. Get outta here.
01:11:56 He's not kidding.
01:11:58 You owe 25. I'll take
01:12:02 - Five grand in a week,
01:12:05 - [Dog Growling]
01:12:09 [Dog Growling]
01:12:13 - [Whimpering, Thud]
01:12:16 - Christ.
01:12:18 You can't let 'em get away with it
01:12:22 - [Sighs] So, where were we?
01:12:26 In a week. Grama, we want what
01:12:30 But three days... three days
01:12:34 No one's saying you're not the man. Just
01:12:37 Look, he just got out.
01:12:41 No, no, no, no, no.
01:12:43 We're not negotiating here.
01:12:46 Well, then, I'm asking.
01:12:50 So, you're looking for a
01:12:54 You know what, Grama?
01:12:57 - Shut the fuck up!
01:13:01 - Hey, listen! He's good for it.
01:13:03 If you think he's good for it,
01:13:06 Then it's on me too.
01:13:08 - Fifteen large, five days,
01:13:11 Get the fuck outta here.
01:13:14 Piece of shit.
01:13:17 Now, what the hell
01:13:19 I'm not gonna get down on my knees
01:13:22 All I said is just keep
01:13:24 - Shit. I'm sorry.
01:13:27 That's it.
01:13:30 No, 15 grand in five days.
01:13:35 Ah, under optimum conditions
01:13:39 - But what have you got on you?
01:13:42 Ah, that's 1,200 between us.
01:13:46 No, man, no. Listen. Find the games,
01:13:49 You know, we might have
01:13:52 if we sat together
01:13:54 I'm not gonna do that.
01:13:57 - Oh, fuck, man.
01:13:59 - Well, where do you wanna start?
01:14:02 Come on, listen... there's the 4:00 a.m.
01:14:06 All right, there's
01:14:08 - I know a guy
01:14:11 - There's four.
01:14:14 - It's like an easy clean.
01:14:18 - You sure you're up for this?
01:14:20 An 80.
01:14:29 I bet the full amount.
01:14:32 The full amount, huh?
01:14:38 Nope. You didn't do it this time.
01:14:52 - [Woman] I don't know.
01:14:55 [Woman]
01:14:57 A nice, nutty finish.
01:15:00 I love the Cameroon wrapper
01:15:06 I'll call.
01:15:10 I have what's
01:15:12 It's got earthy tones, a smooth draw,
01:15:17 Call.
01:15:19 - Trip aces.
01:15:24 - Jacks.
01:15:27 Does he look like a man
01:15:30 Jacks are a monster compared
01:15:33 - Ah, fuck you. Fuck you.
01:15:37 [Man]
01:15:40 [Mike]
01:15:43 - Make it five.
01:15:48 I call your 300.
01:15:50 - How much is in there, Weitz?
01:15:54 [Man]
01:15:57 I bet you
01:15:59 [Weitz]
01:16:02 You might want to leave
01:16:05 There's a lot more
01:16:12 Take it down.
01:16:13 I got shit.
01:16:16 - [Laughing]
01:16:18 Get up. Get off your ass.
01:16:22 Anytime, anyplace, anywhere...
01:16:25 Buy some real jewelry,
01:16:28 Unbelievable.
01:16:30 - What were you doing in there?
01:16:32 You didn't have it?
01:16:34 Since when you have to have it to
01:16:38 - A grade schooler would've
01:16:41 Eventually, he was going to bluff
01:16:44 We don't have time.
01:16:48 The move was folding. I can't lose
01:16:51 Oh, Jesus, you know what?
01:16:55 Well, what
01:17:01 That's like seven.
01:17:03 With that pot you just dumped
01:17:06 we would've had ten.
01:17:08 Look at you. One 64-hour session,
01:17:11 - No time for a fucking nap.
01:17:14 Come on.
01:17:16 I know... I got just the place
01:17:19 [Man Singing In Italian]
01:17:28 Feel like I'm gonna get whacked
01:17:34 We got 7,300, Mike.
01:17:40 Well, we're gonna get close. I'm sure
01:17:44 We come up
01:17:47 Grama will shoot us and bury us
01:17:51 Now, I know this game
01:17:54 - In Binghamton?
01:17:56 It's like 16 or 17 guys.
01:18:01 They come play right after
01:18:05 Are you sure? Binghamton's
01:18:09 Well, look, I figure there's
01:18:14 If we get even half of that,
01:18:17 Lead me to it.
01:18:30 - Municipal workers, huh?
01:18:35 They work for the state,
01:18:38 Oh, this is
01:18:41 Look, we're here, okay?
01:18:44 - You got any better ideas?
01:18:48 No, it's easy.
01:18:52 This one guy, Pete Frye, I probably lost
01:18:57 I mean, he thinks
01:18:59 He told me anytime I wanted a game
01:19:02 You just go in there,
01:19:06 You're gonna clean this game up.
01:19:09 All right. Give me,
01:19:12 - Come back at 7:00, 7:30.
01:19:16 - Why don't I come in?
01:19:20 - No, not a chance.
01:19:24 You wanna play straight? You go
01:19:30 Aw, Jesus.
01:19:32 All right, all right. I'll go find
01:19:35 I don't know.
01:19:37 [Chattering]
01:19:41 Excuse me.
01:19:43 - Can I help you?
01:19:50 Yeah, right over there
01:19:53 Thanks.
01:20:00 Let's go.
01:20:02 - Sean Frye?
01:20:04 Yeah, your Uncle Pete told me
01:20:08 You one
01:20:12 Oh, no, no, no, no.
01:20:16 - You know him from hunting then, huh?
01:20:19 I met him over at, uh... He took me
01:20:23 Well, that's the buy-in here.
01:20:27 - Grab a seat.
01:20:39 - How you doing? I'm Mike.
01:20:41 - Osborne.
01:20:44 Bet 40.
01:20:46 - Back at ya.
01:20:48 - All right.
01:20:53 Another 40.
01:20:55 All right,
01:21:00 - Flush.
01:21:02 [Mike Narrating] Generally,
01:21:06 And these guys, despite being cops,
01:21:11 I'm right on schedule,
01:21:14 - The morning can't get here soon enough.
01:21:18 [Worm]
01:21:21 My grandfather got that one.
01:21:23 - Hey, fellas.
01:21:26 Met this guy down at the bowling alley.
01:21:29 [Vitter]
01:21:32 This is Whitley. Osborne.
01:21:35 - Mike? How are ya? Les Murphy.
01:21:38 - So, what are you guys playing?
01:21:40 Okay.
01:21:42 All right,
01:21:44 Give him some chips,
01:21:48 [Chattering]
01:21:52 Everybody ante.
01:21:59 Let's play some cards.
01:22:12 - [Worm] Ace high bets.
01:22:16 The bet is 20.
01:22:18 I know that look.
01:22:22 Fold too.
01:22:24 I'll take it.
01:22:28 - Yeah, everybody ready? Fourth Street.
01:22:38 Raise you.
01:22:40 - I'm in.
01:22:44 A lot of action.
01:22:52 - I got the flush.
01:22:58 - Jesus. Who wants more?
01:23:01 - I'm in.
01:23:03 I'm staging
01:23:07 Late-night rally.
01:23:10 Okay? Just to...
01:23:16 Ace high bets.
01:23:20 Uh, ace checks.
01:23:22 - Check.
01:23:26 - Check.
01:23:28 All right, free card.
01:23:31 - Hold on there a fucking second.
01:23:34 - Give me the deck.
01:23:37 - [Vitter]
01:23:40 - What are you... What?
01:23:44 This son of a bitch
01:23:46 - Caught a hanger, Sarge.
01:23:49 I don't even know
01:23:52 - He's saying you're dealing
01:23:56 - What did he give him?
01:23:59 - Seven of hearts.
01:24:03 I was winning
01:24:05 Okay, okay. Let's let the cards
01:24:08 If the seven didn't help you,
01:24:11 Ozzy, turn the cards.
01:24:14 - [Murmuring]
01:24:17 - Shut up!
01:24:20 One last thing, Stu.
01:24:23 - [Murmuring]
01:24:25 Hey, all right,
01:24:27 Aren't you supposed
01:24:30 Here's your fuckin' rights!
01:24:31 [All Shouting]
01:24:35 Fuck you!
01:24:50 Get the fuck outta here,
01:24:57 Aw, Jesus!
01:25:01 Worm.
01:25:06 Worm?
01:25:08 [Mike Groans]
01:25:10 Hey, Les.
01:25:12 Hey.
01:25:14 Hey, you all right?
01:25:17 Mike?
01:25:19 Yeah.
01:25:22 You should've played
01:25:25 - Aw, you're an asshole.
01:25:28 I know. I know.
01:25:33 They took
01:25:35 I think I got 300
01:25:41 Oh, look at you.
01:25:44 Fuck, I cannot believe
01:25:47 - Aw, it's never happened,
01:25:52 - God, I think I cracked a rib.
01:25:55 - I was trying to give us an edge.
01:25:58 Hey, I'm sorry
01:26:01 I took a shot and I missed.
01:26:03 - Fucking happens
01:26:07 You're the guy who flushed his whole
01:26:10 - Oh, hey, fuck you, man.
01:26:14 Why different, huh?
01:26:17 How come all your moves
01:26:20 and I'm always
01:26:22 You act like you're the only one
01:26:25 What's your ambition, man? Tell me.
01:26:29 - I don't even know.
01:26:32 No, I don't think
01:26:34 You always think you can beat the game
01:26:37 - I told you, I'm always gonna
01:26:40 We owe 15 grand in a day.
01:26:43 It's easy. We get
01:26:46 We just steer clear
01:26:49 We'll hit the road. We'll be up again
01:26:52 - We'll have a ball.
01:26:55 - You talk to Grama.
01:27:00 We're not dealing with Grama.
01:27:04 You said
01:27:07 - You told me Grama's on his own.
01:27:13 - So you've just fucked us
01:27:17 So you see what I'm saying?
01:27:21 Are you with me or not?
01:27:25 No, I'm not this time.
01:27:34 - Give me the keys.
01:27:39 Yeah.
01:27:43 I'll see you
01:27:48 Hey. At least you're
01:27:52 You're gonna thank me
01:27:55 [Engine Starts]
01:27:58 [Car Driving Away]
01:28:06 [Mike Narrating] Fold or hang tough.
01:28:10 These are decisions
01:28:13 Sometimes the odds are stacked so clear,
01:28:17 Other times, like holding a small pair
01:28:21 it's six to five,
01:28:23 Then it's all about feel,
01:28:28 Well, look at you.
01:28:30 Look at me.
01:28:32 Come in.
01:28:35 No.
01:28:37 - Where's your friend?
01:28:41 - He's gone.
01:28:47 - I'm a little short.
01:28:51 The whole way.
01:28:53 There must be
01:28:57 Well...
01:28:59 as you can see,
01:29:03 I see you're
01:29:10 You never should've vouched
01:29:16 Maybe not.
01:29:20 - You're leaving me no outs here.
01:29:23 I can't trust you two
01:29:27 I'm not the one
01:29:32 You wanna take it up with KGB,
01:29:36 Otherwise, you got one day,
01:29:42 [Door Slams]
01:29:59 - Hey.
01:30:11 You look like Duane Bobick
01:30:15 - What the fuck happened to you?
01:30:21 When are you
01:30:24 I'm listening.
01:30:26 What do you need?
01:30:30 - Huh?
01:30:33 - Fifteen?
01:30:35 I need a blow job
01:30:39 - Get the fuck outta here. $15,000?
01:30:42 What can you do for me?
01:30:46 Goddamn it, Mike, if 500 won't
01:30:53 What kind of trouble
01:30:55 I'm in the worst kind,
01:30:58 - KGB?
01:31:03 Come here.
01:31:06 Didn't I tell you...
01:31:08 to never let that guy
01:31:11 - You told me a lot of things.
01:31:15 I tell you to play within your means,
01:31:18 I tell you not to
01:31:20 you go into hock for more.
01:31:23 I was giving you
01:31:25 showing you the playbook
01:31:29 That wasn't enough
01:31:31 This is one time I don't need
01:31:35 I know I fucked up.
01:31:37 What I need from you
01:31:40 - I need whatever money you can give me.
01:31:43 This time
01:31:46 I give you two grand,
01:31:49 No, I give it to you,
01:31:51 - That's fucking great.
01:31:54 You had to put it all on the line
01:31:57 Yeah, I took a risk.
01:31:59 You see all the angles.
01:32:02 "Stones"?
01:32:06 I'm not playing for the thrill
01:32:09 I owe rent, alimony, child support.
01:32:14 My kids eat.
01:32:16 I got stones enough
01:32:19 or fucking pipe dreams
01:32:22 You want me to, uh,
01:32:25 try and buy you
01:32:27 Place to stay, or the truck.
01:32:30 But about the money,
01:32:34 That's fine.
01:32:41 - Hey, listen.
01:32:44 I put it all on the line.
01:32:47 And you know what?
01:32:50 I wasn't unlucky.
01:32:52 I got outplayed.
01:32:57 But I know I'm good enough
01:33:00 It's not... It's not
01:33:02 I don't doubt your talent.
01:33:05 I never...
01:33:08 About eight, nine months ago,
01:33:12 and I see Johnny Chan
01:33:14 And he goes,
01:33:16 And the whole place stops
01:33:19 Everybody puts
01:33:21 After a little while,
01:33:24 'cause all the high rollers
01:33:26 Some are playing with him, giving
01:33:29 "Oh, I played
01:33:31 And you know what I did?
01:33:34 Nah, you need 50, 60 grand
01:33:38 Well, I had six,
01:33:41 What happened?
01:33:43 Played tight for an hour. I folded
01:33:46 - Wired aces or kings?
01:33:51 I had nothing.
01:33:54 And I just decided, you know,
01:33:57 I'm just gonna
01:33:59 I'm just gonna outplay
01:34:02 - I re-raised.
01:34:05 - You played right back at him, huh?
01:34:08 And he just comes right
01:34:10 trying to bully me like
01:34:13 I hesitate for two seconds.
01:34:15 And he makes a move toward his checks,
01:34:18 And he looks at his cards,
01:34:21 And he mucked it.
01:34:25 "Did you have it?"
01:34:31 I got up, and I walked
01:34:34 I sat with the best
01:34:38 You put a fucking move on Chan,
01:34:42 So that's why you made
01:34:45 That's right.
01:34:47 And I'll do it again
01:34:52 Well, then I'm rooting
01:34:55 I'll see you around,
01:34:59 This is temporary?
01:35:03 Oh, I think we
01:35:07 I hope my story
01:35:10 No. It inspired me.
01:35:15 - But now you're here.
01:35:18 - You're in trouble?
01:35:22 Uh, not with the law.
01:35:27 - A gambling debt?
01:35:31 It's not mine. It's, uh...
01:35:36 Um, so now it's on me.
01:35:39 I understand.
01:35:43 So, what will it take
01:35:48 - I need 15,000 tonight.
01:35:51 Michael!
01:35:58 - You know, I'm not
01:36:01 And it kills me
01:36:05 I don't have
01:36:07 So, uh, if you can
01:36:11 I hate to see you
01:36:13 I want to help you, Michael.
01:36:15 I know.
01:36:17 [Sighs]
01:36:24 If it must be tonight,
01:36:28 then ten
01:36:32 Would you do that?
01:36:39 When my mother
01:36:42 it nearly broke her.
01:36:45 But she knew...
01:36:51 To do that for another
01:36:57 And for that, I owe.
01:37:14 So you take this money...
01:37:18 and you get yourself
01:37:21 You hear me?
01:37:28 I know you can.
01:37:33 l... I promise that I'm gonna...
01:37:38 Good luck.
01:38:03 [Mike Narrating]
01:38:06 Short-stacked and long odds against,
01:38:11 one last card in the deck
01:38:15 I used to wonder how they could let
01:38:19 and how the hell they thought
01:38:30 Just walking in here
01:38:32 The brick walls.
01:38:35 The musty smell. I feel like Buckner
01:38:40 But what choice do I have?
01:38:42 So, you have my money?
01:38:45 - I owe you that money tomorrow, right?
01:38:50 So it's still mine.
01:38:52 For the next eight hours,
01:38:57 But if you
01:39:00 then you are mine.
01:39:03 Well...
01:39:10 I got $10,000.
01:39:16 - You sure?
01:39:23 So, we'll play. Heads up.
01:39:26 We both start
01:39:29 Blinds, uh, 25 and 50?
01:39:33 And we don't stop
01:39:40 Let's do it.
01:39:43 [Cards Shuffling]
01:40:08 I'm gonna raise.
01:40:10 Thousand straight.
01:40:13 Very aggressive.
01:40:15 A new day.
01:40:18 And you won't be pushed around.
01:40:22 But... I re-raise.
01:40:26 Five thousand.
01:40:31 [Mike Narrating] Doyle Brunson says,
01:40:34 is to put a man to a decision
01:40:37 Teddy's just done it.
01:40:39 He's representing aces,
01:40:42 I can't call and give him
01:40:45 I can only fold,
01:40:48 I re-raise. I'm all in.
01:41:21 Take it down.
01:41:31 In a heads-up match,
01:41:33 the size of your stack is almost as
01:41:38 I chopped one of his legs out
01:41:40 - Now all I have to do is lean
01:41:45 Bet a thousand.
01:41:47 Call. I'll call.
01:41:54 Check.
01:41:57 What's that, 2,500 there?
01:42:11 Jacks up.
01:42:15 Very good.
01:42:18 Good hand.
01:42:21 Catching that Jack
01:42:25 - You got lucky there.
01:42:30 So, that's it then, hmm?
01:42:34 Just like a young man
01:42:39 I feel so unsatisfied.
01:42:44 I'm sorry.
01:42:46 You must feel proud
01:42:50 Strong enough
01:42:54 - I feel fine.
01:43:00 'Course maybe we check
01:43:04 Grama!
01:43:10 I thought I smelled him.
01:43:12 I'll take what's ours.
01:43:14 'Course you could
01:43:17 Take your chances.
01:43:21 Sure, partner.
01:43:23 He still has till morning
01:43:26 Uh, you know what? I got my
01:43:31 - I'm going home.
01:43:35 It's a fucking joke anyway.
01:43:37 After all, I am paying you
01:43:45 - What did you say?
01:43:48 I am still up 20 grand...
01:43:52 from this last time
01:43:55 [Mike Narrating] They're trying
01:44:00 But this isn't a gunfight.
01:44:05 I can leave now,
01:44:09 and halfway
01:44:12 That's the safe play.
01:44:14 I told Worm you can't lose
01:44:18 - Deal 'em.
01:44:24 Checks!
01:44:28 - [Mike] Double the blinds?
01:44:32 Table stakes.
01:44:34 Good. Feel free
01:44:39 [Speaking Russian]
01:44:54 You must
01:44:57 for not walking out
01:45:04 Bad judgment.
01:45:06 But...
01:45:08 don't you worry, son.
01:45:11 It will all be over soon.
01:45:20 Okay.
01:45:46 Check.
01:45:50 No check here.
01:46:08 I'm laying
01:46:12 Top two pair.
01:46:14 It's a monster hand,
01:46:18 'cause you got two-four, and I'm
01:46:27 Lays down a monster.
01:46:37 Should have paid me off
01:46:42 Why the fuck did you
01:47:01 Wow.
01:47:05 Mr. Son of a Bitch.
01:47:08 Let's play some cards.
01:47:11 [Mike Narrating]
01:47:13 You spot a man's tell,
01:47:17 I finally spotted KGB's.
01:47:19 And usually I would've let him
01:47:23 But I don't have that kind of time.
01:47:28 Not even Teddy KGB's immune
01:47:32 Enough is enough, Teddy.
01:47:36 Hanging around.
01:47:39 Kid's got alligator blood.
01:47:47 No, I'm not going anywhere.
01:47:50 Okay.
01:47:53 I call.
01:48:04 Check.
01:48:17 Two grand.
01:48:23 All right, I'll call the two grand.
01:48:25 Don't splash the pot.
01:48:29 You're on a draw, Mike?
01:48:33 This one
01:48:35 And in my club, I will splash the pot
01:48:41 Okay.
01:48:48 [Sighs]
01:48:51 I'm gonna check, Teddy.
01:48:54 That's right.
01:48:56 Big daddy...
01:49:01 bets...
01:49:04 the pot.
01:49:10 That's 4,400.
01:49:12 All right, I'm gonna call you, or else
01:49:16 Respect is all you'll have left
01:49:21 Last card coming.
01:49:35 Check.
01:49:37 It hurts, doesn't it?
01:49:41 You can't believe
01:49:45 All your dreams... dashed.
01:49:49 Hopes down
01:49:53 Your fate, he is sitting
01:49:57 That ace could not
01:50:00 [Chips Rattling]
01:50:03 I bet it all.
01:50:12 You're right, Teddy.
01:50:18 I flopped
01:50:22 Motherfucker!
01:50:26 - Motherfucker! That is it!
01:50:30 What the fuck
01:50:32 - Take him down, Teddy.
01:50:34 No! Not tonight!
01:50:36 This son of bitch,
01:50:41 He trapped me!
01:50:43 Well, you feeling
01:50:46 'Cause I can go on
01:50:49 Nyet! Nyet!
01:50:57 He beat me.
01:51:01 Pay him.
01:51:05 Pay that man his money.
01:51:49 Turned my ten grand
01:51:53 Paid 15 to Grama, six went back
01:51:57 As for Worm,
01:52:00 And after the ten going back
01:52:03 I'm back where I started,
01:52:17 Hey.
01:52:21 - You look like hell.
01:52:29 - Are you okay?
01:52:33 Now I am.
01:52:40 So, you're
01:52:42 Yeah, I'm... I figure
01:52:48 Listen, um, will you
01:52:52 I... didn't want to wake him up.
01:52:56 Can I count on you
01:52:59 You could always count
01:53:04 Thanks.
01:53:06 Take care, Jo.
01:53:10 Hey. Call me.
01:53:15 If you need a lawyer.
01:53:17 I will.
01:53:20 And I will.
01:53:41 Kennedy Airport.
01:53:52 - So, where you headed?
01:53:57 - Vegas, huh?
01:53:59 Good luck, man.
01:54:01 [Mike Narrating]
01:54:04 Thanks.
01:54:09 First prize at the World Series
01:54:13 Does it have my name on it?
01:54:16 But I'm gonna find out.
01:54:47 Da, da, da, da
01:54:50 Da, da, da, da
01:54:52 Da, da, da, da
01:54:55 Da, da, da, da, yeah
01:54:59 La, la, la, la, la
01:55:06 Gonna get out
01:55:10 'Cause I got a hollow
01:55:14 Just checkin' it up, baby
01:55:19 Checkin' it up until
01:55:25 It's like I think
01:55:30 But l, I got a feelin' like
01:55:35 Just checkin' it up, baby
01:55:40 Checkin' it up until
01:55:45 Even the best years
01:55:49 And then they've
01:55:57 All these seasons
01:56:00 All this time spinnin' past
01:56:05 Far behind
01:56:07 Lay me down in the circle
01:56:12 'Cause all this pleasure
01:56:25 Da, da, da, da
01:56:27 Da, da, da, da
01:56:30 Da, da, da, da, yeah
01:56:33 Da, da, da, da
01:56:35 Some people will cut you
01:56:39 Not me 'cause I just
01:56:44 I'm just checkin' it up, baby
01:56:49 Checkin' it up until
01:56:55 Even the best years
01:56:58 But, baby
01:57:03 Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
01:57:06 All these seasons
01:57:10 All this time spinnin' past
01:57:15 Far behind
01:57:17 Lay me down in the circle
01:57:22 'Cause all this pleasure
01:57:32 Oh, oh
01:57:34 Da, da, da, da
01:57:37 Da, da, da, da, ha
01:57:40 Da, da, da, da
01:57:42 A-da, a-da, da
01:58:26 All these seasons
01:58:30 All this time spinnin' past
01:58:35 Far behind
01:58:37 Lay me down in the circle
01:58:42 Turn your back on the people
01:58:47 Put your faith in the answers
01:58:52 Hit the ground hard, runnin'
01:58:57 Say a prayer for the ones
01:59:02 'Cause all this pleasure
01:59:11 A-ha, ha, ha
01:59:15 Da, da, da, da
01:59:18 Da, da, da, da
01:59:20 Da, da, da, da, ah
01:59:23 'Cause I don't wanna
01:59:26 And I don't wanna
01:59:28 Said I don't wanna
01:59:31 I don't wanna
01:59:34 I don't wanna
01:59:37 I don't wanna
01:59:39 Said I don't wanna
01:59:41 Said I don't wanna
01:59:45 Give it back, no
01:59:47 Said I don't wanna
01:59:49 Said I don't wanna
01:59:51 Said I don't wanna
01:59:55 Give it back, no
01:59:57 Oh, I don't wanna
01:59:59 Said I don't wanna
02:00:02 Said I don't want to
02:00:06 No, no
02:00:13 I don't wanna
02:00:19 Oh, oh, no, no, no, no