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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

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Starring:
Burt LancasterSusan Sarandon, (more)
Director(s):
Louis Malle
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
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    Patrice J.

    I was so taken in by Burt Lancaster's role, that I started to feel sorry for Burt, thinking that he was a down and out actor - then I realized - HE'S ACTING! (If it wasn't for the Henry Fonda sympathy vote, he should have won Best Actor in 1981.) A terrific flick portraying the hopes/dreams of the down and out in society - even Atlantic City looked like a grungy town. Taut story, masterful setting, good cinnamatography and wonderful acting/adventure. You had to be on the edge of your seat, rooting for these losers. This movie passes the test of time - as good today as in the '80's.

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    William T. F.

    Even late in life Burt Lancaster shines in this role.

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    Geoffrey G.

    A quietly sparkling gem of a movie, featuring an off-kilter July/December love story set in the decrepit days just before Atlantic City's revival. Burt and SS are both terrific and brew up some interesting chemistry - who'd a thunk it?

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