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21( 2008)

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They proved the Vegas Blackjack System was beatable...by beating the hell out of it.

Overview

Ben Campbell is a young, highly intelligent student at M.I.T. who strives to succeed. Wanting a scholarship to transfer to Harvard School of Medicine to become a doctor, Ben learns that he cannot afford the $300,000 tuition as he comes from a poor, working-class background. But one evening, Ben is introduced by his unorthodox math professor to a small but secretive club of five students, Jill, Choi, Kianna, and Fisher, who are being trained by Professor Rosa to count cards at blackjack.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Jim Sturgess

      Ben Campbell

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      Kevin Spacey

      Micky Rosa

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      Kate Bosworth

      Jill Taylor

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      Aaron Yoo

      Choi

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      Liza Lapira

      Kianna

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      Jacob Pitts

      Fisher

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      Laurence Fishburne

      Cole Williams

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      Jack McGee

      Terry

    9. cast image

      Josh Gad

      Miles

    10. cast image

      Sam Golzari

      Cam

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      Helen Carey

      Ellen Campbell

    12. cast image

      Jack Gilpin

      Bob Phillips

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      Ben Campbell

      Kartengeber

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      Donna Lows

      Planet Hollywood Dealer

    15. cast image

      Butch Williams

      Planet Hollywood Dealer

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      Steven Richard Vezina

      Red Rock Dealer

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      Chaska T. Werner

      Red Rock Dealer

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      Kyle Morris

      Red Rock Dealer

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      Ernell Manabat

      Red Rock Doorman

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      Frank DeAngelo

      Red Rock Host

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      Marcus Weiss

      Red Rock Valet

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      Anthony DiMaria

      Hard Rock Doorman

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      Christopher Michael Holley

      Philosophical Gambler

    24. cast image

      Scott Beringer

      Big Shot

    25. cast image

      Terasa Livingstone

      Russian's Girlfriend

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      Jeffrey J. Dashnaw

      Russian Mafioso

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      Colin Angle

      Professor Hanes

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      Supriya Chakrabarti

      Professor

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      Bradley Thoennes

      Warren

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      Kiều Chinh

      Chinese Woman

    31. cast image

      Alice Lo

      Chinese Woman

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      Sally Levi

      Chemistry Review Girl

    33. cast image

      Henry Houh

      Chinatown Dealer

    34. cast image

      Frank Chen

      Chinatown Host

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      Spencer Garrett

      Stemple

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      Celeste Oliva

      Airport Screener

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      Ruby Hondros

      Wife

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      Christian Mello

      Drunk Dude

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      Gregory Seymore

      Drunk Dude

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      Rebecca Marshall

      Hot Girl (uncredited)

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      Kris Williams

      Friend of Jill (uncredited)

    42. cast image

      Jeff Kamps

      Train Commuter

    Social

    Review 1Discussion

    A review by The Movie Mob

    7
    Written by The Movie Mob on Sat Sep 10 2022
    **21 intrigues with a fascinating true story, fast pace, and fun characters.** 21 entertains with its fast-paced story based on the real-life account of the MIT Blackjack Team, who tried their hand at counting cards in Vegas and won big. While 21 is not groundbreaking in its storytelling or execution, it's a fun and enjoyable film with a good twist and likable characters. This film sets itself apart from a typical heist movie in that card counting is not technically illegal. The characters weren't trying to escape police but casino enforcers with brass knuckles and examples to make. This rel...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    35000000.00

    Revenue

    159808370.00

    Keywords

    • friendship
    • card game
    • casino
    • gambling
    • professor
    • harvard university
    • cohabitant
    • college
    • girlfriend
    • studies
    • dormitory
    • blackjack
    • las vegas