Atlantic City (2000) Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
Burt Lancaster stars as Lou, an aging mob flunkey, barely making a living in Atlantic City. Susan Sarandon plays Sally, a casino croupier whose husband Dave (Robert Joy) steals a large supply of drugs from the mob. When he is killed, the narcotics pass to the unwilling Sally. Lou, in the midst of longtime affair with middle-aged gangster's widow Grace (Kate Reid), falls for the much younger Sally, becoming her savior by killing the mob thugs sent to shut her up. The killings serve a therapeutic value for Lou, proving that he hasn't lost his old panache. - Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
03/26/2000
DVD Release Date:
05/14/2002
Rating:
R
Run Time:
104 min.
Distributor(s):
No Studio
Production Co.:
Cine Neighbor, France 3 Cinema, Paramount, Planfilm, SDICC, Selta Films
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Drug Trade, Gambling, Age Disparity Romance, All Washed Up, Golden Years, Fired or Laid-Off, Big Break
Tone:
Atmospheric, Humorous, Nostalgic, Quirky, Sentimental, Understated, Whimsical, Wistful
Keywords:
May-December-romance, career, casino, drug-ring, elderly, gambling, gangster, late-bloomers, life-choices, waiter/waitress
Language:
English
Status:
DVD
