description Rounders Overview
Rounders is a 1998 crime drama focusing on two individuals involved in the clandestine world of competitive poker. The narrative centers on their efforts to resolve a significant debt through repeated victories at elevated stakes games. The film depicts the activities of “rounders,” individuals who travel to locate these high-stakes card games.
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info Rounders Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1998 |
help Rounders FAQ
What poker game do Mike and Teddy KGB play in Rounders?
The film centers on high-stakes no-limit Texas hold'em games, including Mike McDermott's heads-up rematch with Teddy KGB. Mike loses his $30,000 bankroll at the opening table, which drives his attempt to quit poker. [Rounders film information](https://catalog.afi.com/Film/61548-ROUNDERS)
Who are Mike McDermott, Worm and Joey Knish in Rounders?
Matt Damon plays law student and poker player Mike McDermott, Edward Norton plays his recently paroled friend Lester 'Worm' Murphy, and John Turturro plays mentor Joey Knish. The plot turns on Worm's debt and Mike's decision to return to underground games. [Rounders cast and synopsis](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1083659-rounders)
Who is Teddy KGB, and why are Oreos important in Rounders?
John Malkovich plays Teddy KGB, the Russian-American gangster who runs the card room and beats Mike early in the film. His habit of twisting apart Oreo cookies becomes a visual tell that Mike notices before the final heads-up game. [Rounders cast and synopsis](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1083659-rounders)
When did Rounders come out, and which studio distributed it?
Rounders is a 1998 crime drama directed by John Dahl and distributed by Miramax Films. Its screenplay was written by David Levien and Brian Koppelman, who built the story around New York's underground poker world. [AFI Rounders catalog](https://catalog.afi.com/Film/61548-ROUNDERS)
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