Croupier Blu-Ray   Arrow Films

In 1998, Mike Hodges, director of the iconic Get Carter, returned to the genre that made his name with Croupier, an unforgettable thriller that put leading man Clive Owen firmly on the map and established itself as a classic of British crime cinema.

Jack Manfred (Clive Owen) is an aspiring writer going nowhere fast. Taking a job as a casino croupier just to make ends meet, he finds himself seduced by the high stakes world of luck and chance. As the job takes over his life and his relationship to girlfriend Marion (Gina McKee) begins to crumble, Jack’s attention is caught by down-on-her-luck gambler Jani (Alex Kingston). Under pressure from her creditors, she asks Jack to be the inside man for a planned heist at the casino. It all sounds so easy. But even a pro can’t predict which cards will be dealt.

With a screenplay by Paul Mayersberg (The Man Who Fell to Earth, Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence) Hodges’ first theatrical feature in almost a decade proved that he’d lost none of his edge. Coolly confident, mercilessly gripping and tautly directed, Croupier arrives on Arrow Video, restored from the original 35mm camera negative with a wealth of special features.

SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS

• 4K restoration from the original camera negative, approved by director Mike Hodges
• High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation
• Original uncompressed stereo audio and DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio
• Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
• Optional audio description for the visually impaired
• Audio commentary by film critic Josh Nelson
• Archive audio commentary by director Mike Hodges
• A Streak of Fortune, an interview with screenwriter Paul Mayersberg about the writing and making of Croupier
• Film, Scones and Fury, an interview with actor Kate Hardie in which she looks back on the making of Croupier and her friendship with Mike Hodges
• Mike Hodges at the BFI, an archival audio interview with director Mike Hodges from the time of Croupier’s release
• Theatrical trailer
• Image gallery
• Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Sam Hadley