Atlantic City (1980)
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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, Rovi
- Starring:
- Burt Lancaster, Susan Sarandon, (more)
- Director(s):
- Louis Malle
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Atlantic City
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, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 103 mins
Complete Cast of Atlantic City
- Burt Lancaster - Lou
- Michel Piccoli - Joseph
- Robert Joy - Dave
- Al Waxman - Alfie
- Sean McCann - Detective
- Ann Burns - Singers in Casino
- Robert Goulet - Singer
- Wallace Shawn - Waiter
- Norma dell'Agnese - Jeanne
- Tony Angelo - Poker Player
- Moses Znaimer - Felix
- Susan Sarandon - Sally
- Kate Reid - Grace
- Hollis McLaren - Chrissie
- Harvey Atkin - Bus Driver
- John McCurry - Fred
- Adele Chatfield-Taylor - Florist
- Cec Linder - President of Hospital
- Louis del Grande - Mr. Shapiro
- Sean Sullivan - Buddy
- Eleanor Beecroft - Mrs. Reese
- Angus MacInnes - Vinnie
- Director(s):
- Louis Malle
- Writer(s):
- John Guare
- Producer(s):
- Gabriel Boustiani, John Kemeny, Denis Heroux
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Not For Children, Adult Situations, Mild Violence, Substance Abuse, Brief Nudity, Profanity, Drug Content, Sexual Situations)
- Categories:
- Romance
- 1981 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Actor
- 1981 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Director
- 1981 - Genie Awards - Best Actress - Foreign
- 1981 - Genie Awards - Best Supporting Actress
- 1981 - Genie Awards - Best Art Direction
- 1981 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Picture
- 1981 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Screenplay
- 1981 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - New Generation Award
- 1981 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Actor
- 1981 - National Society of Film Critics - Best Picture
- 1981 - New York Film Critics Circle - Best Actor
- 1981 - New York Film Critics Circle - Best Screenplay
- 1980 - Venice International Film Festival - Golden Lion
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