Mike McDermott (Matt Damon) is a law student who has given up his true talent (and love), gambling, when he loses all of his money to Teddy KGB (John Malkovich in a hilarious role). Months later, when his friend Worm (Edward Norton) gets out of jail and is on a strict deadline to repay a $15,000 debt to Teddy, he must decide whether or not to help his friend, threatening his student status and relationship with his girlfriend (Gretchen Mol). Tightly written, beautifully photographed by the brilliant Jean-Yves Escoffier, and well-played all across the board (particularly by Norton), this is a work of slick, enjoyable entertainment.

DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Widescreen - 2.35
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Additional Release Material:
Behind the Scenes
Tips From Champion Poker Players
Audio Commentary:
1. John Dahl - Director, David Levin - Screenwriter, Brian Koppelman - Screenwriter, Edward Norton - Star
2. Professional Poker Players
Interactive Features:
Interactive Games:
1. Heads Up Texas Hold 'Em
2. How To Play Poker

Distributor Notes: Rounders Miramax Collector's Series

Academy Award(R) winner Matt Damon (GOOD WILL HUNTING, Best Original Screenplay, 1997; THE BOURNE SUPREMACY) and Edward Norton (THE ITALIAN JOB) star in this story of passion, risk, and the extreme price of friendship! After losing a high-stakes card game, Mike (Damon) gives up gambling for law school and a fresh start with his girlfriend (Gretchen Mol -- CRADLE WILL ROCK). But then his best buddy (Norton) gets out of prison and in over his head with a ruthless card shark (John Malkovich -- BEING JOHN MALKOVICH). From there, Mike's strong sense of loyalty ?- and the lure of the game -? draw him back to the tables in a game he cannot afford to lose! Also starring John Turturro (O BROTHER, WHERE ARE THOU?) and Oscar(R) winner Martin Landau (ED WOOD, Best Supporting Actor, 1994).

Source: Buena Vista Home Entertainment.

Matt Damon: American actor, screenwriter, GOOD WILL HUNTING (1997)
Edward Norton: Actor/Director
John Turturro: American Actor/Director, BARTON FINK (1991)
Famke Janssen: Model/actress
Gretchen Mol: Actress/"The Funeral"
John Malkovich: American Actor/Producer
Martin Landau: Oscar winning actor, ED WOOD
Chris Young: Actor/"Book Of Love"

John Dahl: Director/Screenwriter

Ted Demme: Director/"Who's The Man"
Joel Stillerman: EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

David Levien: Screenwriter "Rounders"
Brian Koppelman: Screenwriter "Rounders"

Christopher Young: Composer, COPYCAT/THE SHIPPING NEWS

Scott Chestnut: 

"...Stylish entertainment and smartass fun..."
"...Levien's script builds tension along nicely..."
"...Puts us right inside the psychological rush of the game....Makes gambling fever palpable..." -- Rating: B
"...Mischievously entertaining....Jean-Yves Escoffier contributes deep-hued evocative cinematography to the overall dark allure..."