Rent Atlantic City (1980)
3.7 of 5 from 132 ratings
1h 39min
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- Synopsis:
On the Boardwalk of Dreams, everyone has a fantasy. Once the Queen of Resorts, Atlantic City has become the seedy Queen of Rackets. And with the legalisation of gambling, small-time gangsters like Lou (Burt Lancaster) are the losers; running numbers for the Mob can no longer offer a livelihood. But aging Lou's life changes abruptly when he becomes involved with Dave (Robert Joy), a young dope dealer, and his estranged wife, the beautiful and ambitious Sally (Susan Sarandon). Working at the Casino oyster bar whilst taking a rigorous course in blackjack dealing, she dreams of a glamorous new life in the casinos of Monte Carlo. When Dave is killed, Lou and Sally find themselves thrown together in a real-life escapade involving love, money, dope and danger. - Actors:
- Burt Lancaster, Susan Sarandon, Kate Reid, Michel Piccoli, Hollis McLaren, Robert Joy, Al Waxman, Robert Goulet, Moses Znaimer, Angus MacInnes, Sean Sullivan, Wallace Shawn, Harvey Atkin, Norma Dell'Agnese, Louis Del Grande, John McCurry, Eleanor Beecroft, Cec Linder, Sean McCann, Vincent Glorioso
- Directors:
- Louis Malle
- Producers:
- Denis Héroux, John Kemeny
- Writers:
- John Guare
- Others:
- Denis Héroux
- Aka:
- Atlantic City, USA
- Studio:
- Network UK
- Genres:
- Classics, Drama, Romance
- Collections:
- A Brief History of Old Age on Screen: Part 2, Award Winners, BAFTA Nominations Competition 2024, Getting to Know..., Getting to Know: Burt Lancaster, Getting to Know: Susan Sarandon, Lions on the Lido, Oscars: Winners & Losers, Remembering Gena Rowlands, The Film Highlights of 1980, A Brief History of Film..., Top 10 Films By Year, What to Watch Next If You Liked Chariots of Fire
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Reviews (5) of Atlantic City
All Time great - Atlantic City review by JD3
How happy was I when I was forced to switch from lovefilm to cinema paradiso and found they had this gem which lovefilm didn't carry. Two outstanding performances from Burt Lancaster and Susan Sarandon which deserved their Oscar nominations. Louis Malle paints such an accurate picture of the time you immerse yourself in the seedy underbelly of Atlantic city from the off. A story of hope over despair and touching relationships it stands the test of time. It will always get 5 stars from me.
3 out of 3 members found this review helpful.
Another Malle Great. - Atlantic City review by Steve
Tender and compassionate tale of assorted losers and wannabes who always miss out on their dreams. Burt Lancaster is superb.
2 out of 2 members found this review helpful.
Atlantic City - Atlantic City review by Gary Lee
A wonderfully atmospheric film with a classic performance from Burt Lancaster. Don't miss it.
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