Synopsis

Based on a true story, Stu “The Kid” Ungar was a card prodigy who grew up playing high-stakes gin rummy in New York. By the time he was twenty years old, he was running for his life — escaping to Las Vegas ahead of angry mobsters. He made his name by winning the World Series of Poker™ the very first time he played, in 1980. Then he won it again in 1981 — the youngest player ever to repeat a win. By 1989, he had lost it all. With the help of a friend, Stu managed his demons and won the ultimate poker prize one more time, sixteen years after his first victory: the 1997 World Series of Poker™ championship. But, sometimes enlightenment comes too late, and victory has its price.

DVD Release: March 15, 2005

Directed by: A.W. Vidmer
Starring: Michael Imperioli, Pat Morita, Michael Nouri, Steve Schirripa, and Renne Faia