Top 10 Gambling Action Films You Must Watch

Description: While not exclusively about gambling, this classic film features a complex con game involving a high-stakes poker game, showcasing the art of the hustle.

Fact: The film won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture. The famous ragtime piano music was composed by Scott Joplin.

Description: Paul Thomas Anderson's debut feature film, where a seasoned gambler takes a young man under his wing, teaching him the ins and outs of casino life.

Fact: The film was originally titled "Sydney," after Philip Baker Hall's character. It was Anderson's first collaboration with actors like John C. Reilly and Philip Seymour Hoffman.

Description: A tale of poker, friendship, and redemption, where a law student dives back into the underground world of high-stakes poker to help his friend pay off a debt.

Fact: The film was inspired by real-life poker players and their stories. Matt Damon learned to play poker for the role, and the film has since become a cult classic among poker enthusiasts.

Description: Clive Owen stars as a struggling writer who takes a job as a croupier in a London casino, where he becomes entangled in a heist.

Fact: The film was shot in London, and Owen's performance was critically acclaimed, earning him a BAFTA nomination. The script was written by Paul Mayersberg, who also wrote "The Man Who Fell to Earth."

Description: A heist film where a group of experts plan to rob three Las Vegas casinos simultaneously, with gambling playing a key role in their strategy.

Fact: The film is a remake of the 1960 Rat Pack film of the same name. The Bellagio, The Mirage, and The MGM Grand were the real casinos used in the film.

Description: William H. Macy plays a "cooler" whose bad luck is used by a casino to discourage winning streaks. However, when he falls in love, his luck changes, leading to unexpected consequences.

Fact: The film was shot in Las Vegas, and many of the casino scenes were filmed in real casinos. Macy's character was inspired by real-life "coolers" used by casinos.

Description: This James Bond reboot features a high-stakes poker game that sets the tone for the entire film. Bond must defeat Le Chiffre in a game of Texas hold 'em to prevent him from funding terrorism.

Fact: Daniel Craig was the first actor to play James Bond who was actually born after the character was created. The poker scenes were meticulously crafted with the help of professional poker players.

Description: Based on the true story of the MIT Blackjack Team, this film follows a group of students who use card counting to win millions from casinos.

Fact: The film was based on the book "Bringing Down the House" by Ben Mezrich. Kevin Spacey, who plays the team's leader, also served as a producer.

Description: Mark Wahlberg stars as a literature professor with a gambling addiction, leading to a series of high-stakes bets and dangerous encounters. This film captures the psychological intensity of gambling.

Fact: The film is a remake of the 1974 film of the same name, which starred James Caan. Wahlberg lost 60 pounds for his role to portray the physical toll of gambling addiction.

Description: Guy Ritchie's directorial debut involves a group of friends who get into deep trouble after a high-stakes card game goes wrong.

Fact: The film was made on a relatively low budget but became a cult classic, launching Ritchie's career. The title refers to the slang for a full house in poker.