Casino Jack
“Kevin Spacey is both exuberant and acidulous as the corrupt lobbyist Jack Abramoff in this farcical account of the influence-peddling scandals that put Abramoff in prison. The writer, Norman Snider, and the director, George Hickenlooper, emphasize the (authentic) Jewish piety that made it easy for Abramoff to link up with such Bible quoters as the Republican congressmen Tom DeLay and Bob Ney. But it’s money—and the ease of getting it—that sends Abramoff and his partner Michael Scanlon aloft with joy. Hickenlooper works in brief, vibrant scenes and happy sunshine—the movie is meant to be a giddy entertainment more than a morality tale, though the giddiness is trailed by an appropriate tug of unease.”
Casino Jack
Kevin Spacey plays the self-styled super-lobbyist Jack Abramoff in a film by George Hickenlooper. With Barry Pepper, Kelly Preston and Jon Lovitz.
“Spacey's splendid in this brisk and engaging portrait of the disgraced Washington lobbyist.” (Michael Rechtshaffen, Hollywood Reporter)
“Kevin Spacey is both exuberant and acidulous as the corrupt lobbyist Jack Abramoff in this farcical account of the influence-peddling scandals that put Abramoff in prison. The writer, Norman Snider, and the director, George Hickenlooper, emphasize the (authentic) Jewish piety that made it easy for Abramoff to link up with such Bible quoters as the Republican congressmen Tom DeLay and Bob Ney. But it’s money—and the ease of getting it—that sends Abramoff and his partner Michael Scanlon aloft with joy. Hickenlooper works in brief, vibrant scenes and happy sunshine—the movie is meant to be a giddy entertainment more than a morality tale, though the giddiness is trailed by an appropriate tug of unease.” (David Denby, New Yorker)
A Golden Globe nominee for Best Actor (Musical or Comedy).
“Spacey's splendid in this brisk and engaging portrait of the disgraced Washington lobbyist.” (Michael Rechtshaffen, Hollywood Reporter)
“Kevin Spacey is both exuberant and acidulous as the corrupt lobbyist Jack Abramoff in this farcical account of the influence-peddling scandals that put Abramoff in prison. The writer, Norman Snider, and the director, George Hickenlooper, emphasize the (authentic) Jewish piety that made it easy for Abramoff to link up with such Bible quoters as the Republican congressmen Tom DeLay and Bob Ney. But it’s money—and the ease of getting it—that sends Abramoff and his partner Michael Scanlon aloft with joy. Hickenlooper works in brief, vibrant scenes and happy sunshine—the movie is meant to be a giddy entertainment more than a morality tale, though the giddiness is trailed by an appropriate tug of unease.” (David Denby, New Yorker)
A Golden Globe nominee for Best Actor (Musical or Comedy).
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Runtime
108
Language
English
Cast
Kevin Spacey
Awards:
Nominee, Best Actor - Musical or Comedy, Golden Globes
Played at
Monica Film Center 12.17.10 - 1.27.11
Playhouse 7 12.17.10 - 1.23.11
Town Center 5 12.17.10 - 1.23.11
Claremont 5 1.07.11 - 1.13.11
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