The debt is paid off, Mike gets back his smile and his sweetheart, and can finally achieve his World Series of Poker dream. The superb final poker match between rookie Mike (Matt Damon) and Teddy 'KGB', during which Mike puts it all on the line against the angry and unpredictable KGB, set against a backdrop of death, love, revenge and friendship, is a must-see for any self-respecting poker fan. What better way to start this selection than with a whole movie dedicated to poker! This 1998 film, starring a young Matt Damon and Edward Norton in one of the most underground poker scenes, is without doubt a benchmark film for fans.
The stage is set for an exciting roller coaster ride that only poker can provide! #1: ROUNDERS (1998) The top movie gambling scenes have been revealed - with James Bonds tense poker game in Casino Royale coming out on top. Here are six of the best poker scenes from the movies, spanning nearly five decades of film history. Of course, the seventh art couldn't ignore the dramatic potential of poker, and has given us countless cult scenes. Bond must defeat a private banker funding terror. Chips fly, cards clatter on the table and everyone holds their breath. After earning 00 status and a licence to kill, Secret Agent James Bond sets out on his first mission as 007. Nothing compares to the thrill and fun of playing a hand of poker.
