Synopsis
Returning from the Korean War, Lee wants to begin a new life with his wife Muriel in California. But when his charismatic brother Julius arrives, their lives begin to change. Julius’s rebellious streak rubs off on Muriel, who secretly steps into the world of race horse gambling. Here she meets a new lover, a fellow woman looking to break free from her restrictive life. Meanwhile, Julius travels to Las Vegas, where he falls in love with a young man he meets at the card tables.
Ratings
IMDb6/10
Rotten Tomatoes53%
Metacritic63/100
136 audience votes
Key crew
- Daniel MinahanDirector
- Bryce KassWriter
- Mark OrtonOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Daisy Edgar-JonesMuriel
- Jacob ElordiJulius
- Will PoulterLee
- Diego CalvaHenry
- Sasha CalleSandra
- Don SwayzeTerence
- Ryan FitzgeraldCat Faced Man
- Andrew Keenan-BolgerRosie
- Jason KravitsWayne
- Dan MartinEddie
- John Lee AmesLewis
- Patrick BurchCashier #2
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Themes
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