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HIGH ROLLER: THE STU UNGAR STORY

Following the recent spate of successful poker movies a new DVD, featuring the life of a poker legend Stu Ungar, has been released.

Stu Ungar was possibly the greatest poker player of his time.  Known as a tortured genius to many, Ungar had a remarkable passion for poker, gin rummy and gambling on the whole, the latter coupled with a terrible drug addiction brought about his downfall.  In 1998, Ungar was found dead in a motel room with $10 to his name.  He was 42.

This movie, starring Michael Imperioli of "The Sopranos" fame and Pat Morita who starred in "Karate Kid" tells the story of Ungar's incredible talent at the poker table, after back to back WSOP wins in 1980 and 1981, Ungar went on to become one of the most famous faces in the world of poker and certainly one of the wealthiest.  Ungar again triumphed in the WSOP in 1997 picking up his third title, his last major win before his untimely death the following year.  The movie follows the rollercoaster of ups and downs on and off the poker table which was Ungar's life.

Michael Imperioli plays the role very well, capturing the traits Ungar was famous for.  With a strong supporting cast, this is a great movie for poker fans.

At the film's conclusion, many viewers will be left wondering if Ungar was still here today, what he would make of the explosion in pokers popularity and just how many World Series titles could he have picked up.

It remains to be seen whether this movie will be as popular as Matt Damon's "Rounders".  A movie which many claim helped launch the current poker craze.

"High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story" is available on DVD for around $19.99 from New Line Home Entertainment.


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