1 00:01:14,201 --> 00:01:17,204 Listen, here's the thing. 2 00:01:17,287 --> 00:01:21,875 If you can't spot the sucker in your first half hour at the table... 3 00:01:21,959 --> 00:01:24,711 then you are the sucker. 4 00:01:32,135 --> 00:01:35,681 Guys around here'll tell ya- you play for a living. 5 00:01:35,764 --> 00:01:39,810 It's like any other job. You don't gamble. You grind it out. 6 00:01:40,852 --> 00:01:43,897 Your goal is to win one big bet an hour, that's it. 7 00:01:43,981 --> 00:01:47,317 Get your money in when you have the best of it, and protect it when you don't. 8 00:01:47,401 --> 00:01:48,819 Don't give anything away. 9 00:01:48,902 --> 00:01:52,114 That's how I've paid my way through half of law school. 10 00:01:52,197 --> 00:01:53,991 A true grinder. 11 00:01:56,493 --> 00:02:00,998 See, I learned how to win a little at a time. But finally, I've learned this- 12 00:02:01,665 --> 00:02:05,502 If you're too careful, your whole life can become a fuckin' grind. 13 00:02:13,844 --> 00:02:16,388 This is Teddy KGB's place. 14 00:02:17,681 --> 00:02:21,143 - Five hundred. - You won't find it in the Yellow Pages. 15 00:02:21,226 --> 00:02:23,603 Nope. Not tonight. 16 00:02:23,687 --> 00:02:25,230 No? What? 17 00:02:28,734 --> 00:02:30,694 Give me three stacks of high society. 18 00:02:45,208 --> 00:02:49,921 Thirty thousand. Count it. 19 00:02:55,844 --> 00:03:01,350 - That's good. - So, you're sitting the apple. 20 00:03:01,433 --> 00:03:04,186 - Good. Want a cookie? - No. 21 00:03:05,395 --> 00:03:07,064 He doesn't look like much... 22 00:03:07,147 --> 00:03:10,984 but KGB is connected all the way to the top of the Russian mob. 23 00:03:11,068 --> 00:03:14,154 He's the one guy in the game you don't want to fuck with. 24 00:03:14,237 --> 00:03:17,741 But if you're looking for high stakes, this is the only place in town. 25 00:03:18,658 --> 00:03:22,371 They all know me as a small-timer, but that's about to change. 26 00:03:29,628 --> 00:03:32,089 Joey Knish is a New York legend. 27 00:03:32,172 --> 00:03:34,966 He's been a rounder, earning his living at cards... 28 00:03:35,050 --> 00:03:37,219 since he was 19 years old. 29 00:03:37,302 --> 00:03:40,138 What are you, holdin' those for somebody? 30 00:03:40,222 --> 00:03:43,308 Yeah, I'm holding 'em for you. 31 00:03:43,392 --> 00:03:45,394 You should be. 32 00:03:45,477 --> 00:03:48,355 'Cause I hope you're not thinking of putting all that glimmer in play. 33 00:03:48,438 --> 00:03:51,817 He's as close to a friend as there is in this place. 34 00:03:51,900 --> 00:03:54,861 - Come here. - But tonight, I don't want to see him. 35 00:03:54,945 --> 00:03:56,988 Now, you don't wanna butt onions with these guys. 36 00:03:57,072 --> 00:04:00,534 'Cause they'll chew you up, take your whole bankroll. 37 00:04:02,077 --> 00:04:04,496 - So you say. - There's plenty of easy games. 38 00:04:04,579 --> 00:04:07,541 We get outta here, get some coffee, ride over to that soft seat in Queens. 39 00:04:07,624 --> 00:04:10,001 I know what I'm doing. 40 00:04:12,295 --> 00:04:14,464 You're making a run at it, aren't you? 41 00:04:15,132 --> 00:04:17,717 Rolling up a stake and going to Vegas. 42 00:04:17,801 --> 00:04:19,761 I'm right, right? 43 00:04:21,012 --> 00:04:23,014 - I can beat the game. - Maybe. 44 00:04:23,098 --> 00:04:26,184 Maybe this is a game can be beat. 45 00:04:26,268 --> 00:04:28,854 But you know you can beat the 10-20 at the Chesterfield and the Hi-Low... 46 00:04:28,937 --> 00:04:32,023 at that goulash joint on 79th Street. 47 00:04:33,150 --> 00:04:36,820 Okay. I understand. 48 00:04:38,947 --> 00:04:42,659 I understand. Back to battle. 49 00:04:45,328 --> 00:04:48,248 The game in question is No-Limit Texas Hold 'Em. 50 00:04:48,331 --> 00:04:51,168 Minimum buy-in $25,000. 51 00:04:51,251 --> 00:04:54,671 A game like this doesn't come together often outside the casinos. 52 00:04:54,754 --> 00:04:56,923 The stakes attract rich flounders... 53 00:04:57,007 --> 00:04:59,509 and they in turn attract the sharks. 54 00:05:03,889 --> 00:05:07,684 No-Limit Texas Hold 'Em is the Cadillac of poker. 55 00:05:07,767 --> 00:05:11,188 Each player is dealt two cards face down. 56 00:05:11,271 --> 00:05:14,441 Five cards are then dealt face up across the middle. 57 00:05:14,524 --> 00:05:18,028 These are community cards everyone can use to make the best five-card hand. 58 00:05:19,362 --> 00:05:22,407 The key to the game is playing the man, not the cards. 59 00:05:22,491 --> 00:05:24,326 Bet an eight ball. 60 00:05:26,870 --> 00:05:30,957 There's no other game in which fortunes can change so much from hand to hand. 61 00:05:31,041 --> 00:05:34,461 A brilliant player can get a strong hand cracked, go on tilt... 62 00:05:34,544 --> 00:05:37,464 and lose his mind along with every single chip in front of him. 63 00:05:37,547 --> 00:05:41,885 This is why the World Series of Poker is decided over a No-Limit Hold 'Em table. 64 00:05:41,968 --> 00:05:44,554 Some people, pros even, won't play No-Limit. 65 00:05:44,638 --> 00:05:46,890 They can't handle the swings. 66 00:05:48,058 --> 00:05:50,644 But there are others, like Doyle Brunson... 67 00:05:50,727 --> 00:05:53,438 who consider No-Limit the only pure game left. 68 00:05:56,691 --> 00:06:01,863 Like Papa Wallenda said- "Life is on the wire. The rest is just waiting." 69 00:06:01,947 --> 00:06:03,949 Pass it to you. 70 00:06:06,868 --> 00:06:08,453 All right, I raise. 71 00:06:09,496 --> 00:06:12,290 - I'm gonna raise five hundred. - Fold. 72 00:06:14,167 --> 00:06:17,796 It's a position raise. I call it. 73 00:06:23,593 --> 00:06:25,095 Here's the beauty of this game. 74 00:06:27,055 --> 00:06:29,683 - Go ahead. - I just got top two pair on the flop... 75 00:06:29,766 --> 00:06:31,768 and I want to keep him in the hand. 76 00:06:31,851 --> 00:06:35,355 Against your average guy, I'd set a bear trap, hardly bet at all. 77 00:06:35,438 --> 00:06:38,692 Let him walk into it. But KGB's too smart for that. 78 00:06:38,775 --> 00:06:41,444 So, what I've got to do is over-bet the pot... 79 00:06:41,528 --> 00:06:43,697 make it look like I'm trying to buy it. 80 00:06:43,780 --> 00:06:48,159 - I bet $2,000. - Then he plays back at me, and I get paid off. 81 00:07:19,649 --> 00:07:21,901 Call. 82 00:07:21,985 --> 00:07:25,322 My guess is Teddy's on a flush draw. 83 00:07:27,324 --> 00:07:28,992 Burn and turn. 84 00:07:30,994 --> 00:07:34,831 There's my money card, nine of hearts. I got a full house. 85 00:07:36,958 --> 00:07:39,794 - To the bettor. - Check's good. 86 00:07:39,878 --> 00:07:42,922 Now I hope a spade falls and Teddy makes his flush. 87 00:07:43,006 --> 00:07:46,593 That way he'll bet strong, and I'll beat him with my nines full over aces. 88 00:07:52,515 --> 00:07:56,019 I'm going to bet- 89 00:07:56,102 --> 00:07:59,773 Bet... 90 00:07:59,856 --> 00:08:02,692 $15,000. 91 00:08:04,903 --> 00:08:07,322 Time. 92 00:08:10,241 --> 00:08:13,036 I want him to think that I'm pondering a call... 93 00:08:13,119 --> 00:08:16,539 but all I'm really thinking about is Vegas and the fucking Mirage. 94 00:08:32,138 --> 00:08:36,059 All right, your 15, plus I have another 33 to raise you. 95 00:08:42,232 --> 00:08:45,902 Yeah, I'm gonna go all in, 'cause I don't think you got the spades. 96 00:08:49,239 --> 00:08:53,535 You are right. I don't have spades. 97 00:08:58,748 --> 00:09:00,792 I know before the cards are even turned over. 98 00:09:06,423 --> 00:09:10,301 Aces full, Mike. 99 00:09:38,288 --> 00:09:39,956 Get up. 100 00:09:43,960 --> 00:09:45,628 Walk it off. 101 00:09:50,175 --> 00:09:52,469 - Want some? - No. 102 00:09:53,219 --> 00:09:56,639 I'm down to the felt, Knish. I lost everything. 103 00:09:56,723 --> 00:10:00,727 Man, I lost my case money. I lost my tuition. 104 00:10:02,228 --> 00:10:06,065 It happens to everyone. Time to time, everyone goes bust. 105 00:10:06,149 --> 00:10:09,194 You'll be back in the game before you know it. 106 00:10:09,277 --> 00:10:11,988 I'm done. I'm out of it. 107 00:10:12,071 --> 00:10:14,866 They all say that at first. 108 00:10:14,949 --> 00:10:17,702 Anyway, let me stake you. Standard deal, you know. 109 00:10:17,786 --> 00:10:22,832 Fifty percent of your winnings. If you lose, it's on me. 110 00:10:23,917 --> 00:10:26,294 I'd just throw it away. 111 00:10:29,339 --> 00:10:32,967 - You still got the truck? - Sure. 112 00:10:33,051 --> 00:10:35,136 Come on. 113 00:10:49,317 --> 00:10:53,154 You don't hear much about guys who take their shot and miss... 114 00:10:53,238 --> 00:10:55,448 but I'll tell you what happens to 'em. 115 00:10:55,532 --> 00:10:58,409 They end up humping crappy jobs on graveyard shifts... 116 00:10:58,493 --> 00:11:01,663 trying to figure out how they came up short. 117 00:11:03,039 --> 00:11:05,333 See, I had this picture in my head. 118 00:11:05,416 --> 00:11:08,378 Me sitting at the big table, Doyle to my left... 119 00:11:08,461 --> 00:11:12,882 Amarillo Slim to my right, playing in the World Series of Poker. 120 00:11:12,966 --> 00:11:16,970 And I let that vision blind me at the table against KGB. 121 00:11:17,053 --> 00:11:20,306 Now, the closest I get to Vegas is West New York... 122 00:11:20,390 --> 00:11:22,934 driving this lousy route handed down from Knish... 123 00:11:23,017 --> 00:11:26,312 to rounders who forget the cardinal fuckin' rule- 124 00:11:26,396 --> 00:11:28,189 Always leave yourself outs. 125 00:11:28,273 --> 00:11:31,067 - Hey, Moogie. - Let me ask you a question. 126 00:11:31,150 --> 00:11:34,487 In a legal sense, can fuckin' Steinbrenner just move the Yankees? 127 00:11:34,571 --> 00:11:37,073 Does he have the fuckin' right to just move them? 128 00:11:37,156 --> 00:11:38,867 I don't know. How should I know that? 129 00:11:39,951 --> 00:11:41,244 You didn't learn that yet? 130 00:11:41,327 --> 00:11:44,080 No, we get to Steinbrenner in the third year of law school. 131 00:11:48,209 --> 00:11:51,129 - Take care, man. - Yeah. 132 00:12:03,016 --> 00:12:04,809 The judges' game. 133 00:12:04,893 --> 00:12:08,479 I'd heard about it for years on the street, before I was even in law school. 134 00:12:08,563 --> 00:12:12,942 A rotating group of ten or twelve judges, prosecutors and professors. 135 00:12:13,026 --> 00:12:15,486 They all have money, and in my playing days... 136 00:12:15,570 --> 00:12:18,865 it would have been pretty sweet to have any one of them owing me favors. 137 00:12:18,948 --> 00:12:21,618 Only problem is, no one can get in the game anymore. 138 00:12:21,701 --> 00:12:25,705 One rounder, Crispy Linetta, sat under some pretense... 139 00:12:25,788 --> 00:12:27,957 but they found out he was a pro... 140 00:12:28,041 --> 00:12:30,376 he couldn't cross the street without a legal hassle. 141 00:12:30,460 --> 00:12:33,588 Even his regular club, Vorshay's, got shut down. 142 00:12:33,671 --> 00:12:35,548 Place had been open since 1907. 143 00:12:37,383 --> 00:12:40,929 - Oh, Michael. You got some things for me? - Yes, I do. 144 00:12:41,012 --> 00:12:43,640 Put 'em on the desk. It's all right. 145 00:12:45,141 --> 00:12:46,684 Kid, he paying you for this late night shit? 146 00:12:46,768 --> 00:12:50,021 Oh, well, knowledge is my reward, sir. 147 00:12:50,980 --> 00:12:52,565 Let me tell you, it ain't worth it. 148 00:12:52,649 --> 00:12:54,984 Why don't you become a jockey, do something useful? 149 00:12:55,944 --> 00:12:57,820 Kid's a little tall, isn't he, Gene? 150 00:12:57,904 --> 00:13:00,823 Enough with the Belmont recruiting spiel. Your bet. 151 00:13:00,907 --> 00:13:02,909 - All right. I call. - Michael is lead counsel... 152 00:13:02,992 --> 00:13:05,536 in the Moot Court you're presiding over next week, Gene. 153 00:13:05,620 --> 00:13:07,747 Besides, he could use the background if he's gonna... 154 00:13:07,830 --> 00:13:10,875 clerk for one of you fellas this summer, right? 155 00:13:10,959 --> 00:13:15,254 Abe, I thought you liked the kid. Why do you want to make him a civil servant? 156 00:13:15,338 --> 00:13:18,466 Yeah, look- A word to the wise. Stay in the private sector. 157 00:13:18,549 --> 00:13:22,679 That Nassau defense attorney's game? They use our chips for coasters. 158 00:13:22,762 --> 00:13:24,764 The amazing thing is, in this collection of great legal minds... 159 00:13:24,847 --> 00:13:26,849 there isn't a single real card player. 160 00:13:28,101 --> 00:13:30,269 - I call. - Call. 161 00:13:30,353 --> 00:13:31,437 Raise. 162 00:13:31,521 --> 00:13:33,690 The professor raises. 163 00:13:35,608 --> 00:13:38,945 Mike? Michael, I would have just called. 164 00:13:39,028 --> 00:13:40,947 No, you're good. 165 00:13:41,030 --> 00:13:43,825 All right, I call. 166 00:13:43,908 --> 00:13:46,828 I don't know if I'm going to bring my legal career to a crashing halt... 167 00:13:46,911 --> 00:13:50,748 before it even starts, but I just can't help myself. 168 00:13:50,832 --> 00:13:52,792 - Good. - I'm in. 169 00:13:52,875 --> 00:13:55,211 Read 'em and weep. 170 00:14:00,091 --> 00:14:01,384 Threes check. 171 00:14:06,055 --> 00:14:07,890 Check to Martin and Lewis over there. 172 00:14:09,058 --> 00:14:12,562 - Check to the raiser. - Czechoslovakia. 173 00:14:12,645 --> 00:14:16,441 - What's the limit? - $20. Big bet's $20. 174 00:14:16,524 --> 00:14:20,611 Okay. Good. There's $20. 175 00:14:20,695 --> 00:14:23,948 You've seen half a hand. How the fuck are you betting into us? 176 00:14:24,032 --> 00:14:27,827 You sure this is wise, Abe? It's your money the kid's bettin' with. 177 00:14:27,910 --> 00:14:31,164 It's plenty wise. We know what we're holding, and we know what you're holding. 178 00:14:32,081 --> 00:14:33,791 The fuck you know what we all got. 179 00:14:33,875 --> 00:14:36,794 Summer clerkship in your office says I know what you're holding. 180 00:14:36,878 --> 00:14:39,380 I don't bet with jobs like that. 181 00:14:39,464 --> 00:14:43,801 Let's just say I'll put you at the top of the list if you're right. 182 00:14:43,885 --> 00:14:47,805 Okay. You were looking for that third three... 183 00:14:47,889 --> 00:14:50,767 but you forgot that Professor Green folded it on Fourth Street... 184 00:14:50,850 --> 00:14:52,977 and now you're representing that you have it. 185 00:14:53,061 --> 00:14:55,354 The D.A. made his two pair, but he knows they're no good. 186 00:14:55,438 --> 00:14:58,483 Judge Kaplan was trying to squeeze out a diamond flush, but he came up short... 187 00:14:58,566 --> 00:15:01,652 and Mr. Eisen is futilely hoping that his queens are gonna stand up. 188 00:15:01,736 --> 00:15:05,073 So, like I said, the Dean's bet is $20. 189 00:15:05,156 --> 00:15:08,117 - Well, kiss my ass. - Kiss my ass. 190 00:15:11,788 --> 00:15:15,291 - What'd you have, Abe? - Nothin' but a busted straight. 191 00:15:15,374 --> 00:15:18,002 - Oh, come on. - It's good enough to win. Take it down. 192 00:15:18,086 --> 00:15:21,130 All right, kid, your first assignment. Pull up a seat next to me. 193 00:15:21,214 --> 00:15:23,633 Oh, I'd like to. I can't, I can't. I don't play cards. 194 00:15:23,716 --> 00:15:27,470 - Get outta here! - See you tomorrow. 195 00:15:27,553 --> 00:15:29,847 - Whose deal? - Right here. 196 00:15:29,931 --> 00:15:32,683 - I like the kid, Abe. - Good kid. 197 00:15:34,018 --> 00:15:35,103 Smart kid. 198 00:15:36,229 --> 00:15:38,397 I tell ya, it's hard leaving that game. 199 00:15:38,481 --> 00:15:41,150 An open invitation to lay with those lambs. 200 00:15:42,568 --> 00:15:44,195 But I'm retired. 201 00:15:46,531 --> 00:15:49,242 The truth is, I can always find games, though. 202 00:15:49,325 --> 00:15:53,287 Easy games, tough games, straight games, crooked games, home games. 203 00:15:53,371 --> 00:15:57,416 I can turn this truck onto the Jersey Turnpike and be at the Taj in two hours. 204 00:15:58,960 --> 00:16:02,171 But I've made promises. 205 00:16:03,589 --> 00:16:06,634 I'm just a law student now. 206 00:16:09,178 --> 00:16:10,263 Hello? 207 00:16:10,346 --> 00:16:12,348 - Hey. - Hey. 208 00:16:13,766 --> 00:16:16,686 - How'd it go? - Oh, great. 209 00:16:22,316 --> 00:16:24,777 I am sick of that fucking route. 210 00:16:24,861 --> 00:16:28,281 Don't worry. A few more semesters- 211 00:16:31,450 --> 00:16:34,412 Oh, I gotta go. 212 00:16:34,495 --> 00:16:36,956 - I'm really late. - Oh, just stay here. I'll be really quick. 213 00:16:37,039 --> 00:16:39,667 You won't feel a thing. 214 00:16:39,750 --> 00:16:42,086 We both know that's not true. 215 00:16:42,170 --> 00:16:45,131 Besides, you should get some sleep. 216 00:16:45,214 --> 00:16:47,300 These fuckin' long nights are killing me. 217 00:16:47,383 --> 00:16:49,260 They never used to. 218 00:16:49,343 --> 00:16:51,387 Yeah, that's different. That was like... 219 00:16:51,470 --> 00:16:54,223 buy in at 8:00, next thing you know it's morning. 220 00:16:54,307 --> 00:16:57,226 But hey, I think I'm hooked up for this summer. 221 00:16:57,310 --> 00:16:59,520 Hooked up how? 222 00:16:59,604 --> 00:17:03,274 After I left you last night at the library, I impressed Judge Marinacci. 223 00:17:03,357 --> 00:17:05,568 I think I might be in line for a clerkship. 224 00:17:07,028 --> 00:17:08,362 Tell me more. 225 00:17:09,780 --> 00:17:12,909 Those guys were all playing cards, and- 226 00:17:12,992 --> 00:17:14,577 Just hear me out now, hear me out. 227 00:17:14,660 --> 00:17:17,121 They were playing cards and I read his hand blind. 228 00:17:21,500 --> 00:17:24,962 So, instead of coming home, you went and played cards with some judge? 229 00:17:25,838 --> 00:17:28,090 No, I wasn't even playing. They were playing. 230 00:17:30,551 --> 00:17:32,678 I just caught his eye by reading his hand, that's all. 231 00:17:32,762 --> 00:17:36,599 As long as I don't fuck up Moot Court, I think the job's mine. 232 00:17:38,935 --> 00:17:41,520 What kind of job is that gonna be, Mike? 233 00:17:41,604 --> 00:17:44,273 Writing an opinion on high-stakes poker? 234 00:17:45,441 --> 00:17:49,153 Honey, you're the one who told me that I should use my poker skills in the courtroom. 235 00:17:49,237 --> 00:17:52,240 Yeah, I know I said that, but- 236 00:17:52,323 --> 00:17:55,284 You know what I meant. I meant that you should use your head. 237 00:17:55,368 --> 00:17:59,497 The way you calculate odds on the spot, the way you read people. 238 00:17:59,580 --> 00:18:00,748 That's what I meant. 239 00:18:00,831 --> 00:18:03,584 I didn't mean that you should try to con your way into a summer job. 240 00:18:03,668 --> 00:18:08,130 - Honey, con? I was networking. - Oh, God. 241 00:18:08,214 --> 00:18:12,134 - Networking. Are you trying to con me now? - No. 242 00:18:13,844 --> 00:18:16,847 I just- I don't think you get it. 243 00:18:16,931 --> 00:18:20,559 You'll be just like one of those ex-college athletes. 244 00:18:20,643 --> 00:18:23,187 You know, great job at the D.A.'s office as long as... 245 00:18:23,271 --> 00:18:26,148 they never miss a lawyer's league game. 246 00:18:26,232 --> 00:18:31,070 It's true. I just think if you get in this way, you'll always be a hustler to them. 247 00:18:31,153 --> 00:18:33,781 Baby, I didn't even play. 248 00:18:35,950 --> 00:18:38,577 - Okay. - All right. 249 00:18:38,661 --> 00:18:41,038 I'll see you later. 250 00:18:51,215 --> 00:18:54,593 - Hey, hon, can I take the Jeep tomorrow? - Yeah, where? 251 00:18:54,677 --> 00:18:57,388 Worm's gettin' out. I was gonna pick him up. 252 00:18:57,471 --> 00:19:00,182 Tomorrow. Beautiful. 253 00:19:00,266 --> 00:19:02,059 I promised I'd be there, hon. 254 00:19:02,143 --> 00:19:06,147 Worm. I just can't believe you still know someone called "Worm". 255 00:19:06,230 --> 00:19:08,024 He's like my brother. 256 00:19:10,192 --> 00:19:12,194 Shit. I didn't even play. 257 00:19:14,238 --> 00:19:18,326 I met Worm at Dwight Inglewood Preparatory Academy over in Jersey. 258 00:19:18,409 --> 00:19:21,287 We were the only two kids attending who didn't have a trust fund. 259 00:19:21,370 --> 00:19:24,582 My father's office was there. It said "Custodian" on the door. 260 00:19:24,665 --> 00:19:27,168 That's why they took me. 261 00:19:31,380 --> 00:19:33,424 Pow! 262 00:19:36,010 --> 00:19:39,138 Was that, like, your strong finish or something? 263 00:19:39,221 --> 00:19:42,099 - Motherfucker! - You leave me no choice, the way you play. 264 00:19:42,183 --> 00:19:44,894 That's the fourth time you done played that bitch of spades on my ass. 265 00:19:47,063 --> 00:19:50,733 Dowling had it three hands ago, and two hands ago I got the Black Mariah... 266 00:19:50,816 --> 00:19:52,485 so I don't want to hear your bitchin', okay? 267 00:19:52,568 --> 00:19:54,987 - But he shot the moon on that hand, didn't he? - Yeah, I saw that. 268 00:19:55,071 --> 00:19:59,575 - So it helped you. - Now- Okay, you're right. 269 00:19:59,658 --> 00:20:02,286 You ain't walking outta here with our grits, Worm. 270 00:20:02,370 --> 00:20:05,539 You know the drill, okay? I'm not gonna smoke 'em. I'll hold on to 'em. 271 00:20:05,623 --> 00:20:07,083 If you want 'em back, you can trade me for 'em... 272 00:20:07,166 --> 00:20:09,168 or try to play double or nothing tomorrow. 273 00:20:09,251 --> 00:20:13,589 Murphy! What the hell you sittin' there for? You're processed. Come on. 274 00:20:15,633 --> 00:20:18,969 Processed? This motherfuckers gettin' the jump. 275 00:20:19,053 --> 00:20:21,263 Come on, man, have some decency here, Worm. 276 00:20:21,347 --> 00:20:23,265 You can buy all the smokes you want in half an hour. 277 00:20:23,349 --> 00:20:25,935 What are you talking about? I won these fair and square. 278 00:20:26,018 --> 00:20:27,395 You don't even smoke, Worm. 279 00:20:27,478 --> 00:20:31,273 Jesus, you guys are such fuckin' babies. You know that? 280 00:20:31,357 --> 00:20:35,027 If you're determined to die of cancer, you really oughta learn how to play cards. 281 00:20:35,111 --> 00:20:37,488 Ain't a good idea to add insult to injury, yo. 282 00:20:37,571 --> 00:20:40,199 - That shit will come back and hurt you. - You know what? 283 00:20:40,282 --> 00:20:43,160 Not in this lifetime, Homes. Enjoy your time. 284 00:20:47,498 --> 00:20:50,376 Worm's dad did the grounds, when he wasn't too fuckin' drunk. 285 00:20:50,459 --> 00:20:52,461 That's when we did 'em. 286 00:20:52,545 --> 00:20:54,880 Of course, the grounds weren't all we did. 287 00:20:54,964 --> 00:20:59,135 Worm put us into a scam a day on all the young aristocrats we went to school with- 288 00:20:59,218 --> 00:21:03,639 selling 'em dime bags of oregano, nunchakus and firecrackers from Chinatown. 289 00:21:03,722 --> 00:21:06,308 - Where's the rest? - Kept us in lunch money. 290 00:21:11,522 --> 00:21:13,566 - Thank you. - Until the time we went for... 291 00:21:13,649 --> 00:21:16,193 more than just pocket change and got caught. 292 00:21:16,277 --> 00:21:19,989 We had the starting five take a dive against Friends Academy. 293 00:21:20,990 --> 00:21:23,784 The point guard snapped and gave Worm up. 294 00:21:28,497 --> 00:21:31,750 They hauled him up before the school board, offered him a deal. 295 00:21:31,834 --> 00:21:34,587 Tell us who else was involved, and we'll go easy on you. 296 00:21:34,670 --> 00:21:38,424 Worm didn't say a fuckin' word. Got himself expelled. 297 00:21:40,759 --> 00:21:43,554 - I stayed in school and graduated. - Crank the outside. 298 00:21:47,349 --> 00:21:50,853 Not many guys would stand up for a friend like that. 299 00:22:02,823 --> 00:22:06,619 Mike McD. God. I knew you'd be here. You never let me down. 300 00:22:06,702 --> 00:22:08,662 I would have been there every week if you let me. 301 00:22:08,746 --> 00:22:11,207 I know. I couldn't let you see me in this shit hole. 302 00:22:11,290 --> 00:22:14,251 - Good to see you. You look great, man. - You too. 303 00:22:14,335 --> 00:22:16,837 - Did they toughen you up in there? - No, no. 304 00:22:16,921 --> 00:22:18,714 This was a piece of cake. Piece of cake. 305 00:22:18,797 --> 00:22:22,510 Man, look at your ride. You've been prospering while I've been away. 306 00:22:22,593 --> 00:22:24,887 - What have you been up to? - I borrowed it. 307 00:22:24,970 --> 00:22:29,767 Whatever. Just get in it and drive me far away from here. 308 00:22:31,435 --> 00:22:34,104 There's like two whole economies in there- There's cash and there's trade. 309 00:22:34,188 --> 00:22:36,315 So I gotta keep three games going at once, all right? 310 00:22:36,398 --> 00:22:38,984 A game with the white guys, a game with the brothers, and a game with the guards. 311 00:22:39,068 --> 00:22:43,113 And the trick is, I gotta take enough cash off the white guys... 312 00:22:43,197 --> 00:22:46,867 to lose it to the guards so that they keep doing me favors and shit... 313 00:22:46,951 --> 00:22:49,328 but I gotta trim enough smokes off the black guys... 314 00:22:49,411 --> 00:22:51,914 that I can trade and keep myself... 315 00:22:51,997 --> 00:22:53,999 in the style that I've grown accustomed to... 316 00:22:54,083 --> 00:22:56,001 and all of this without getting my ass kicked. 317 00:22:56,085 --> 00:22:57,753 So you're working with a partner? 318 00:22:57,836 --> 00:22:59,797 No. Who the hell am I gonna trust in there? 319 00:22:59,880 --> 00:23:01,966 - It's just me all alone. - What's this? Come here. 320 00:23:02,049 --> 00:23:04,134 - You like that? Isn't that beautiful? - What is that? 321 00:23:04,218 --> 00:23:05,844 It's like an ace up my sleeve. What else? 322 00:23:05,928 --> 00:23:10,099 Wait till I show you some of my chops, man. I've gotten pretty blinding. 323 00:23:10,182 --> 00:23:13,185 - It's, like, you know- - All right. 324 00:23:13,269 --> 00:23:15,187 It's gonna blow your mind. 325 00:23:15,271 --> 00:23:17,898 You been working? ls your game sharp? 326 00:23:17,982 --> 00:23:19,942 No, man, I'm off it. 327 00:23:20,025 --> 00:23:22,236 What, you gettin' cold cards? 328 00:23:22,319 --> 00:23:24,822 No, man, I mean I quit. 329 00:23:24,905 --> 00:23:29,034 - What, are you shitting me? - No, man, I- 330 00:23:29,118 --> 00:23:32,955 - I got cleaned out. - Mike McD? You lost? 331 00:23:33,038 --> 00:23:37,126 Yeah, man. It was a real blood game over at KGB's place. 332 00:23:37,209 --> 00:23:40,588 You sat down with the Mad Russian, and he emptied your pockets? 333 00:23:40,671 --> 00:23:42,965 Yeah. I didn't want to tell you while you were in there. 334 00:23:43,048 --> 00:23:45,175 I didn't want to dispirit you like that. 335 00:23:45,259 --> 00:23:48,429 Jesus, what were you thinking? So, you're just a student now? 336 00:23:48,512 --> 00:23:51,056 - What are you doing for money? - I'm driving Knish's truck. 337 00:23:51,140 --> 00:23:55,436 Oh, God, you're killin' me. Mike, we gotta get you back on the game. 338 00:23:55,519 --> 00:23:57,646 - The old partners here, we're gonna run- - No, no, I'm off it. 339 00:23:57,730 --> 00:24:00,691 I really am. Done. 340 00:24:00,774 --> 00:24:04,153 You are, huh? All right. I know a game perfect for the two of us. 341 00:24:04,236 --> 00:24:07,615 It's a berry patch right outside New York City- prime pickings. 342 00:24:07,698 --> 00:24:11,410 - I'll drop you- I'll drop you off. - Okay. 343 00:24:11,493 --> 00:24:15,205 - I mean it. No, I'm really off it. - I know. 344 00:24:24,340 --> 00:24:26,425 This is it. 345 00:24:26,508 --> 00:24:29,094 So get this. Here's the plan. I know this girl Barbara. 346 00:24:29,178 --> 00:24:33,599 She's fuckin' hot. I was this close to bangin' her when they sent me away. 347 00:24:33,682 --> 00:24:36,977 She works as a hostess for all these fuckin' trust fund babies in here. 348 00:24:37,061 --> 00:24:39,104 She got me into their little game. 349 00:24:39,188 --> 00:24:41,315 She introduced me as her cousin from out of town... 350 00:24:41,398 --> 00:24:43,400 who loves to gamble but wants to learn poker. 351 00:24:43,484 --> 00:24:45,611 That sounds solid. That's a nice hookup. 352 00:24:45,694 --> 00:24:49,823 It's all the way nice. There's only one problem. I got this feeling. 353 00:24:49,907 --> 00:24:54,536 - What feeling is that, exactly? - You know this feeling very well. 354 00:24:54,620 --> 00:24:56,622 - When you got your table all set. - Uh-huh. 355 00:24:56,705 --> 00:24:59,667 - Knife, fork, sauce, A-1, Luger's, but- - Yeah. 356 00:24:59,750 --> 00:25:03,462 - You just don't have the steak. - Exactly. Glad you understand. 357 00:25:03,545 --> 00:25:06,215 A nickel would start me very nicely. 358 00:25:06,298 --> 00:25:08,801 Jesus, what have you been livin' on? 359 00:25:08,884 --> 00:25:10,886 I'm livin' a little light, I told you. 360 00:25:10,969 --> 00:25:15,474 - Anyway, that's $220, so that'll get you started. - $220, I mean- 361 00:25:15,557 --> 00:25:19,645 Hey, thanks, but that's, like, 11 bets. 362 00:25:19,728 --> 00:25:21,980 I can't even get a table on this- 363 00:25:22,064 --> 00:25:25,275 Good, so forget this game. I'll straighten you out in the city tomorrow. 364 00:25:25,359 --> 00:25:27,653 No way. I gotta get started. 365 00:25:27,736 --> 00:25:30,030 I'm already behind here. 366 00:25:30,114 --> 00:25:32,533 You just got out. What's the big fuckin' hurry? 367 00:25:32,616 --> 00:25:34,993 The hurry is, other than you, my friend, there's about five guys... 368 00:25:35,077 --> 00:25:38,664 like, eagerly awaiting my release. 369 00:25:38,747 --> 00:25:41,083 - How much do you owe? - Like, ten. 370 00:25:41,166 --> 00:25:44,044 - Ten? - I can't even figure it with the juice. 371 00:25:45,170 --> 00:25:49,258 Hey, look, I can get started on this easy if it's you and me working together. 372 00:25:51,009 --> 00:25:54,179 I heard you asking before, and I hear you asking now, but I can't do that. 373 00:25:54,263 --> 00:25:57,433 I just can't do that. I've made promises. 374 00:25:57,516 --> 00:26:00,686 Hey, you know what? What am I saying? I totally understand, I do. 375 00:26:00,769 --> 00:26:04,940 It's fine. I'll make a couple of moves earlier than I would have normally- 376 00:26:05,023 --> 00:26:08,193 - But thanks, I appreciate it. - Premium hands. 377 00:26:08,277 --> 00:26:10,779 - I'll catch you in the city tomorrow? - Yeah, definitely. 378 00:26:13,240 --> 00:26:16,201 Hey, Mike, man. Fuckin' great to see ya. 379 00:26:16,285 --> 00:26:18,412 You too. 380 00:27:00,204 --> 00:27:03,081 In Confessions of a Winning Poker Player, Jack King said... 381 00:27:03,165 --> 00:27:06,585 "Few players recall big pots they have won, strange as it seems... 382 00:27:06,668 --> 00:27:09,755 but every player can remember with remarkable accuracy... 383 00:27:09,838 --> 00:27:12,090 the outstanding tough beats of his career." 384 00:27:12,174 --> 00:27:14,843 Seems true to me. 'Cause walking in here... 385 00:27:14,927 --> 00:27:17,137 I can hardly remember how I built my bankroll... 386 00:27:17,221 --> 00:27:20,349 but I can't stop thinking of how I lost it. 387 00:27:22,643 --> 00:27:24,061 - Hi. - Barbara. 388 00:27:24,144 --> 00:27:26,104 Worm said you'd be running a little late. 389 00:27:26,188 --> 00:27:28,148 Just follow me. 390 00:27:34,363 --> 00:27:37,783 I probably won't even sit. You know, just kinda keep him company. 391 00:27:37,866 --> 00:27:39,952 No, no, that's not gonna work. 392 00:27:40,035 --> 00:27:43,789 Here's the play- You're my new boyfriend. You're looking for a regular game. 393 00:27:43,872 --> 00:27:46,375 Really? I'm not much of a card player. 394 00:27:47,084 --> 00:27:51,547 Bullshit. Worm tells me that's precisely what you are. 395 00:27:53,590 --> 00:27:57,052 My cut is 25%. 396 00:27:57,135 --> 00:28:00,848 - I see. - Good. Come on. 397 00:28:06,979 --> 00:28:08,480 Gentlemen. 398 00:28:09,314 --> 00:28:12,317 - This is my boyfriend Michael. - Hello, Michael. 399 00:28:12,401 --> 00:28:14,486 Be nice to him. 400 00:28:14,570 --> 00:28:17,447 Leave him enough money to buy me breakfast. 401 00:28:17,531 --> 00:28:18,991 - Good luck. - Thanks, sweetie. 402 00:28:19,074 --> 00:28:22,077 Here, why don't you pull up a chair? 403 00:28:23,370 --> 00:28:26,665 - Okay, this one's Chicago. - You know Chicago? 404 00:28:26,748 --> 00:28:29,001 - Remind me. - Stud game. 405 00:28:29,084 --> 00:28:31,169 High spade in the hole wins half the pot. 406 00:28:31,253 --> 00:28:35,090 Okay, well, deal me in, I guess. 407 00:28:38,176 --> 00:28:40,178 - That's you. - Oh, thanks. 408 00:28:41,763 --> 00:28:44,600 Okay. 409 00:28:45,559 --> 00:28:48,687 - That's two on you, Murph. - Oh, yeah. Sorry. 410 00:28:50,772 --> 00:28:53,275 - I'm in. - I'm gonna make it five. 411 00:28:53,358 --> 00:28:56,278 Hey, big spender. 412 00:28:56,361 --> 00:29:00,282 Worm and I fall into our old rhythm like Clyde Frazier and Pearl Monroe. 413 00:29:00,365 --> 00:29:04,202 We bring out all the old school tricks, stuff that would never play in the city- 414 00:29:04,286 --> 00:29:06,622 signaling, chip placing, trapping. 415 00:29:06,705 --> 00:29:09,583 - We even run the old best hand play. - Raise. 416 00:29:09,666 --> 00:29:11,960 I can probably crack the game just as quickly straight up... 417 00:29:12,044 --> 00:29:14,212 but there's no risk in this room. 418 00:29:14,296 --> 00:29:18,342 Now, some people might look down on Worm's mechanics, call it immoral. 419 00:29:18,425 --> 00:29:22,971 But as Canada Bill Jones said, "It's immoral to let a sucker keep his money." 420 00:29:23,055 --> 00:29:26,058 Like they teach you in One L- 421 00:29:26,141 --> 00:29:27,434 Caveat emptor, pal. 422 00:29:29,019 --> 00:29:32,773 I got the boat, queens over. 423 00:29:34,274 --> 00:29:35,734 He asked you if that stung, Birch. 424 00:29:35,817 --> 00:29:38,403 Worm really has become an artist, too. 425 00:29:38,487 --> 00:29:42,699 Discard culls, pickup culls, overhand run ups, the Double Duke- 426 00:29:42,783 --> 00:29:46,119 His technique is flawless. But his judgment is a little off. 427 00:29:46,203 --> 00:29:49,331 A few times, I have to fold the case on him, just so it won't be obvious. 428 00:29:52,000 --> 00:29:55,754 Still, he plays the part of the loser to perfection. 429 00:29:55,837 --> 00:29:57,839 Flush. 430 00:29:57,923 --> 00:30:00,592 I got the full house. I got the queens over the aces. 431 00:30:00,676 --> 00:30:03,220 Ahh, fuck! You know what? 432 00:30:03,303 --> 00:30:07,391 - Fuck you and your never-ending string of boats. - Hey. 433 00:30:10,686 --> 00:30:14,064 My Uncle Les says when the money's gone, it's time to move on... 434 00:30:14,147 --> 00:30:17,567 so enjoy it, you secret handshaking assholes. 435 00:30:19,569 --> 00:30:24,032 Murph! Hey, come back any time. Your money's always good here. 436 00:30:24,116 --> 00:30:27,911 Good night, Mike. See you next time. 437 00:30:27,995 --> 00:30:29,913 You guys wanna keep playing? 438 00:30:44,636 --> 00:30:47,973 How'd we do? Oh, beautiful. 439 00:30:48,056 --> 00:30:50,308 Fuckin' assholes, they deserved it. 440 00:30:50,392 --> 00:30:52,227 All right, $300, that's your cut. 441 00:30:52,310 --> 00:30:55,022 - Thank you very much, boys. - Hey, you were great. Great. 442 00:30:55,105 --> 00:30:57,983 - When can we do this again? - No, it was a one-time thing for me. 443 00:30:58,066 --> 00:31:00,318 - Just because. - Forget it. 444 00:31:00,402 --> 00:31:03,488 - Two weeks. - Two weeks? Okay. Okay. 445 00:31:03,572 --> 00:31:07,659 Hey, thanks a lot. Yeah. 446 00:31:07,743 --> 00:31:09,661 Hey, I had to try, right? 447 00:31:09,745 --> 00:31:11,747 Bye. 448 00:31:11,830 --> 00:31:13,498 Hey, how'd you know I was coming back? 449 00:31:13,582 --> 00:31:16,501 That's easy. Who's your favorite actor? 450 00:31:16,585 --> 00:31:20,464 Clint Eastwood. The Outlaw Josey Wales, man. The Man with No Name. 451 00:31:20,547 --> 00:31:22,424 He always doubles back for a friend. 452 00:31:23,925 --> 00:31:26,511 Hey, we made good time. Wanna get breakfast? 453 00:31:26,595 --> 00:31:30,265 No, I gotta get home. If she hasn't already changed the locks on me. 454 00:31:30,348 --> 00:31:32,309 Just do me a favor. Give me five minutes. 455 00:31:32,392 --> 00:31:34,436 Get me straightened out. 456 00:31:38,982 --> 00:31:42,861 This may not look like Teddy's place, but it ain't the Ivy Leagues either. 457 00:31:42,944 --> 00:31:44,821 So don't fuck around. You gotta play on your belly. 458 00:31:44,905 --> 00:31:46,948 All right. No problem. 459 00:31:52,496 --> 00:31:55,290 Hey, you know I have no problem with the way you help yourself... 460 00:31:55,373 --> 00:31:57,417 but these guys are fast company. 461 00:31:57,501 --> 00:31:59,461 - They'll spot every move. - Tough customers, huh? 462 00:31:59,544 --> 00:32:01,546 - Yeah. I'm serious. - All right. 463 00:32:01,630 --> 00:32:03,882 - You won't just get a finger up your spine. - Okay, I hear ya. 464 00:32:03,965 --> 00:32:05,467 I'm gonna play it straight. 465 00:32:19,147 --> 00:32:21,149 - How you doin', Mikey? - Good, how you doin'? 466 00:32:21,233 --> 00:32:23,819 Good. You know... 467 00:32:23,902 --> 00:32:25,904 the computer tried to delete you last week. 468 00:32:25,987 --> 00:32:28,031 - Oh, yeah? - But I knew you'd be back. 469 00:32:28,115 --> 00:32:29,950 Oh, no, I'm not back, I just- 470 00:32:30,033 --> 00:32:32,452 - It's good to see you. - Good to see you, too. 471 00:32:33,995 --> 00:32:36,748 This is Les Murphy. He's like my brother. 472 00:32:36,832 --> 00:32:37,874 Call me Worm. 473 00:32:37,958 --> 00:32:40,127 Hey. Don't wiggle away. 474 00:32:42,003 --> 00:32:44,089 Hey, what's she wearing the button for? 475 00:32:44,172 --> 00:32:47,300 They're wired right into the precinct. They got 'em on the payroll. 476 00:32:53,014 --> 00:32:56,226 - What are they playing? - 20-40 forced rotation. 477 00:32:56,309 --> 00:32:58,645 It's the only game going right now. 478 00:32:58,728 --> 00:33:01,606 Is that Fat Greggie sitting 20-40? The game's that soft? 479 00:33:01,690 --> 00:33:06,486 Yeah. It's a real live game. So, you guys gonna play? 480 00:33:06,570 --> 00:33:08,572 - No. - Hell, yeah, I'm gonna play. 481 00:33:08,655 --> 00:33:10,949 - Come on. You're not gonna walk away from this. - Not gonna happen. 482 00:33:11,032 --> 00:33:13,034 Mike, we could cut this room up in an hour. 483 00:33:16,121 --> 00:33:20,417 All right, run along, then. Say hi to her for me. 484 00:33:20,500 --> 00:33:24,838 - Me, too. - I will. Take care of him. 485 00:33:28,383 --> 00:33:30,802 Jesus. What a fuckin' waste. 486 00:33:30,886 --> 00:33:33,346 Can you believe that? She's really got him by the balls. 487 00:33:33,430 --> 00:33:36,600 - That's not so bad, is it? - Depends on the grip. 488 00:33:36,683 --> 00:33:38,977 - Come on, give me $2,000. - On the finger? 489 00:33:39,060 --> 00:33:41,855 You heard Mike. He's good for it. Come on. 490 00:33:41,938 --> 00:33:45,066 Look, I'm gonna triple that in half an hour, princess. Let's go. 491 00:33:45,150 --> 00:33:46,776 Okay. 492 00:34:05,670 --> 00:34:07,672 Hey. 493 00:34:07,756 --> 00:34:10,008 Reunion run a little late? 494 00:34:10,091 --> 00:34:12,636 I was gonna call, but I didn't want to wake you up. 495 00:34:12,719 --> 00:34:15,513 It's okay. I wasn't sleeping any- 496 00:34:15,597 --> 00:34:18,433 Why don't you change, and we'll get a cab? 497 00:34:20,227 --> 00:34:22,938 Why don't you just go ahead, and I'm gonna jump in the shower. 498 00:34:23,021 --> 00:34:26,775 And if I miss a little bit of the Mulligan meeting, just cover for me, all right? 499 00:34:35,742 --> 00:34:38,620 Hey. 500 00:34:38,703 --> 00:34:41,581 At least give me a story. You know- 501 00:34:41,665 --> 00:34:43,792 Tell me you were out drinking till you threw up. 502 00:34:43,875 --> 00:34:47,295 Tell me you were getting lap dances over at Scores. 503 00:34:47,379 --> 00:34:51,299 - I don't care, just give me something. - I was entertaining Worm. 504 00:34:51,383 --> 00:34:53,927 - Uh-huh. - The least I can do for the guy. 505 00:34:54,010 --> 00:34:57,847 - So, you were nowhere near a card game. - Sweetie. 506 00:34:57,931 --> 00:35:00,100 What? I'm asking you a question. 507 00:35:00,183 --> 00:35:04,020 - I'm just- - No. I was nowhere near a card game. 508 00:35:04,104 --> 00:35:06,022 All right? 509 00:35:06,106 --> 00:35:08,024 All right. I'll wait for you. 510 00:35:39,514 --> 00:35:43,059 The key is a seamless passing of the baton among the team. 511 00:35:43,143 --> 00:35:46,813 I think the most important thing is to be respectful to the judges but not obsequious. 512 00:35:46,896 --> 00:35:49,107 Now, wait a minute. Make sure to be deferential. 513 00:35:49,190 --> 00:35:51,735 Gene Marinacci won't buy deferential. 514 00:35:51,818 --> 00:35:53,194 Oh, it's Gene, is it? 515 00:35:53,278 --> 00:35:56,156 I knew there was a reason why you were lead counsel... 516 00:35:56,239 --> 00:35:58,366 and it's got nothing to do with your punctuality. 517 00:35:58,450 --> 00:36:01,161 Sorry. I couldn't find a cab. 518 00:36:01,244 --> 00:36:05,123 Anyway, when you make the opening remarks, make sure you stick to the fact pattern. 519 00:36:05,206 --> 00:36:09,127 And use the right cites. Use book cites, not Lexis. 520 00:36:09,210 --> 00:36:10,211 Hi, Jo. 521 00:36:11,421 --> 00:36:13,340 - Long time. - Knish. How are you? 522 00:36:15,008 --> 00:36:16,426 The same. 523 00:36:18,053 --> 00:36:21,431 I don't mean to interrupt you future magistrates and noblemen... 524 00:36:21,514 --> 00:36:23,391 but I- I need a word. 525 00:36:25,310 --> 00:36:26,936 It's important. 526 00:36:27,020 --> 00:36:29,773 Okay. Excuse me. Sorry. 527 00:36:34,361 --> 00:36:36,488 - I'll act as lead counsel. - It's all right, Kelly. 528 00:36:36,571 --> 00:36:38,782 We were gonna take a break anyway. 529 00:36:38,865 --> 00:36:41,368 Coffee time. 530 00:36:45,080 --> 00:36:47,957 The guy's a cheat. He always has been. 531 00:36:48,041 --> 00:36:50,668 Right now, he's over at Chesterfield's, ruining your reputation... 532 00:36:50,752 --> 00:36:52,754 with every lousy second he deals. 533 00:36:52,837 --> 00:36:55,799 Shit. I told him. Did anybody else see him? 534 00:36:55,882 --> 00:36:58,510 Nobody saw- I heard it. Snapping sound gave it away. 535 00:36:58,593 --> 00:37:01,012 I didn't know him, I might not have noticed. 536 00:37:01,096 --> 00:37:04,099 I turn around, and I see him with the mechanic's grip, I know. 537 00:37:04,182 --> 00:37:06,142 - You want one? - Did you give him the office? 538 00:37:06,226 --> 00:37:09,187 I tried to warn him, but he looked right through me. 539 00:37:09,270 --> 00:37:11,272 - All right, I'll go get him. - No, no, no. He's okay now. 540 00:37:11,356 --> 00:37:14,025 Most of those Georges are at the tail end of a 36-hour session. 541 00:37:14,109 --> 00:37:17,153 They can't see straight. Come on, I'll buy you a cup of coffee. 542 00:37:17,237 --> 00:37:20,198 But if he's still there when Roman and Maurice start their game... 543 00:37:20,281 --> 00:37:21,866 he's gonna wish he was still inside. 544 00:37:21,950 --> 00:37:23,952 I'm gonna go get him. 545 00:37:26,246 --> 00:37:29,707 Amarillo Slim, the greatest proposition gambler of all time... 546 00:37:29,791 --> 00:37:31,876 held to his father's maxim- 547 00:37:31,960 --> 00:37:35,213 "You can shear a sheep many times, but skin him only once." 548 00:37:35,296 --> 00:37:37,465 Gotta bet my jacks. 549 00:37:37,549 --> 00:37:39,968 This is a lesson Worm's never bothered to learn. 550 00:37:42,220 --> 00:37:45,515 Hey, guys. English only at the table, no Russian. 551 00:37:45,598 --> 00:37:48,059 - What are you talking about? - What am I talking about? 552 00:37:48,143 --> 00:37:51,354 If you want to see this seventh card, you're gonna stop speaking fuckin' Sputnik. 553 00:37:51,438 --> 00:37:54,149 - Oh, da, motherfucker. - You're worried we might work together. 554 00:37:54,232 --> 00:37:56,401 I'm sure you're just talking about pierogies... 555 00:37:56,484 --> 00:37:58,486 and snow and shit, but let's cut it out, all right? 556 00:37:58,570 --> 00:38:00,822 There's the river, down and dirty. 557 00:38:02,574 --> 00:38:05,326 I think you got that ace, Roman, but I'm gonna pay for it. 558 00:38:07,120 --> 00:38:09,122 - Okay, well, I got the jacks. Come on. - Ace. 559 00:38:09,205 --> 00:38:11,124 - Oh, you got it. - And six. 560 00:38:11,207 --> 00:38:13,626 Wow, two pair. But I got sevens, too, though. 561 00:38:13,710 --> 00:38:16,838 - With my jacks. - Motherfucker, slow rolling me like that. 562 00:38:16,921 --> 00:38:19,007 You said just jacks. 563 00:38:19,090 --> 00:38:21,676 But you made me for the sevens, Maurice. You're a player. 564 00:38:21,759 --> 00:38:23,970 - Fuck! - Hey, come on! Don't be a fuckin' baby. 565 00:38:24,053 --> 00:38:25,555 - Hey, Maurice. - Hey. 566 00:38:25,638 --> 00:38:29,142 Hey, Mike, you here to play? Come on, we need some new blood. 567 00:38:29,225 --> 00:38:32,103 They're putting a fucking bracelet on me tomorrow for four months. 568 00:38:32,187 --> 00:38:34,772 - I already stuck two racks. - Have a good rest, man. 569 00:38:34,856 --> 00:38:36,441 Can I talk to you for a second, Cosmonaut? 570 00:38:36,524 --> 00:38:39,861 No, man, I'm on a roll. This is a very emotional game. 571 00:38:39,944 --> 00:38:42,071 Gotta do it. 572 00:38:43,364 --> 00:38:45,700 - I counted these. - Leave it. It's fine. 573 00:38:52,582 --> 00:38:54,667 - What's going on? - Where are you at? 574 00:38:54,751 --> 00:38:57,587 I was pumped up eight G's. I was ready to go on a run when you came along. 575 00:38:57,670 --> 00:39:00,757 - All right, listen. - Hey, wait, I want a hot dog. 576 00:39:00,840 --> 00:39:03,468 You're in town for five fuckin' minutes, you already got a sign on your back. 577 00:39:03,551 --> 00:39:06,763 Oh, what, that fuckin' Knish rat me out? 578 00:39:06,846 --> 00:39:08,389 You gotta stop listening to that guy, man. 579 00:39:08,473 --> 00:39:10,808 He sees all the angles, but he doesn't have the balls to play one. 580 00:39:10,892 --> 00:39:12,977 Hey, that guy hasn't had to work in 15 years, Worm. 581 00:39:13,061 --> 00:39:14,729 You don't think that's work, what he does? 582 00:39:14,812 --> 00:39:17,982 Grinding it out on his fuckin' leather ass? No, thank you. 583 00:39:18,066 --> 00:39:20,985 I thought so, too, all right? Now I know what real work is. 584 00:39:21,069 --> 00:39:23,571 Speaking of which, are you even gonna get a job? 585 00:39:23,655 --> 00:39:25,698 Or are you just gonna go back to printing those credit cards? 586 00:39:25,782 --> 00:39:28,618 - You gonna go away again? - I wasn't printing. 587 00:39:28,701 --> 00:39:30,995 I was distributing. Distributing. It's different, okay? 588 00:39:31,079 --> 00:39:33,373 Second of all, I'm never going back there. 589 00:39:33,456 --> 00:39:35,750 Stop worrying so much, okay? 590 00:39:35,833 --> 00:39:38,503 Come here. 591 00:39:39,546 --> 00:39:42,966 I just want you to think long term, all right? Be smart. 592 00:39:43,049 --> 00:39:45,802 Every place in Manhattan, they all keep books, all right? 593 00:39:45,885 --> 00:39:49,597 If you get listed as a mechanic, then not only are you gonna get the shit kicked out of you... 594 00:39:49,681 --> 00:39:51,975 you're not gonna get a fuckin' game anywhere in New York. 595 00:39:52,058 --> 00:39:54,394 It's stupid. It's just bad business. 596 00:39:54,477 --> 00:39:57,438 Look, this is what I love about you- You think about the big picture. 597 00:39:57,522 --> 00:39:59,524 That's great, okay? But it's not me. 598 00:39:59,607 --> 00:40:02,443 I don't play the game straight up, and then if I lose... 599 00:40:02,527 --> 00:40:04,779 go get some real work or something, okay? 600 00:40:04,862 --> 00:40:06,781 I see a mark, I take him down. 601 00:40:06,864 --> 00:40:08,366 That's what I do. That's the way I live. 602 00:40:08,449 --> 00:40:11,035 I know. Listen, you're the guy who taught me all the angles. 603 00:40:11,119 --> 00:40:14,289 - But I'm not the guy with my nose open right now. - Come on. 604 00:40:14,372 --> 00:40:17,417 I'm not gonna preach to you, but those two guys in there, they're not rabbits. 605 00:40:17,500 --> 00:40:20,753 Roman and Maurice? They're Russian outfit guys. 606 00:40:20,837 --> 00:40:23,840 Not as bad as KGB, but you don't want to be fuckin' with those guys. 607 00:40:23,923 --> 00:40:27,885 With those fake Versace shirts and shit? Jesus. 608 00:40:27,969 --> 00:40:31,306 Look, you still got time. Just go back in there, right? 609 00:40:31,389 --> 00:40:33,891 Lose their fuckin' money back to 'em, all right? 610 00:40:33,975 --> 00:40:35,935 Just make it look good. Just catch a run of real shitty cards. 611 00:40:36,019 --> 00:40:38,062 - Give it back to 'em. - I can't. I can't. 612 00:40:38,146 --> 00:40:40,523 I gotta put some scratch together, man. I gotta get somethin' going. 613 00:40:40,607 --> 00:40:44,360 Then go out to suburbia, man. Play in a fuckin' dentist's game, okay? 614 00:40:44,444 --> 00:40:48,406 - Go to Swan Meadow, play in the golf pro game. - That's an idea. 615 00:40:48,489 --> 00:40:52,160 I'll definitely do that, but I can't dump to these guys. 616 00:40:52,243 --> 00:40:54,871 You got to. 617 00:40:54,954 --> 00:40:56,914 All right, whatever, whatever. 618 00:40:56,998 --> 00:40:59,709 Meet me at Stromboli's in half an hour, all right? 619 00:40:59,792 --> 00:41:01,336 I can't, I gotta go. I have a meeting. 620 00:41:01,419 --> 00:41:03,796 And then I gotta go to fuckin' Queens. I gotta load the truck. 621 00:41:03,880 --> 00:41:06,424 Jesus, man, you're such a fuckin' workin' man now. I'm never gonna see you. 622 00:41:06,507 --> 00:41:10,178 - Make it look good. I mean it. - You know me. 623 00:41:22,231 --> 00:41:24,525 - So, how'd you do? - So-so. 624 00:41:26,069 --> 00:41:28,780 Six thousand, two thousand. 625 00:41:28,863 --> 00:41:31,449 Oh, hold on. Two more. 626 00:41:31,532 --> 00:41:33,409 All right, so it's ten grand total... 627 00:41:33,493 --> 00:41:36,079 take back the two we lent you, give you the white meat. 628 00:41:36,162 --> 00:41:37,789 You know what? 629 00:41:37,872 --> 00:41:39,957 Why don't you give me all of it? 630 00:41:40,041 --> 00:41:43,002 Usually, credit players only leave with their profit. 631 00:41:43,086 --> 00:41:45,463 Otherwise, the juice starts five points a week on Mike. 632 00:41:45,546 --> 00:41:47,799 Oh, okay. We'll owe you. 633 00:42:03,189 --> 00:42:06,859 Hey. I've been looking all over for you. 634 00:42:06,943 --> 00:42:08,861 Didn't want to be found. 635 00:42:08,945 --> 00:42:11,280 You know, Petrovsky waited and waited. So did the rest of the group. 636 00:42:11,364 --> 00:42:14,242 - Jo, look, I missed one meeting. - It's not about the meeting. 637 00:42:14,325 --> 00:42:18,996 I don't care about the meeting. Do you even know why I left this morning? 638 00:42:19,080 --> 00:42:22,417 - I found that gangster's roll in your pocket. - It's not what you think. 639 00:42:22,500 --> 00:42:26,212 - It's not what you think. - Who do you think I am? You lie to my face? 640 00:42:26,295 --> 00:42:29,173 Look, old days at least you never lied. 641 00:42:29,257 --> 00:42:31,592 You lost everything, but at least you never lied. 642 00:42:33,928 --> 00:42:37,432 Jo, this wasn't even a real game. This was like Wiffle Ball. 643 00:42:37,515 --> 00:42:39,559 - Can you lose your rent playing Wiffle Ball? - No, I couldn't lose. 644 00:42:39,642 --> 00:42:42,520 - That's the point. - No, Mike, you can lose. 645 00:42:42,603 --> 00:42:45,189 I watched you, I stood by you while you lost everything before. 646 00:42:45,273 --> 00:42:47,984 - I don't think I can go through that again. - Jo, I wasn't gonna lose! 647 00:42:48,067 --> 00:42:50,445 Why does this still seem like gambling to you? 648 00:42:50,528 --> 00:42:53,072 Why do you think the same five guys make it to the final table... 649 00:42:53,156 --> 00:42:55,616 at the World Series of Poker every single year? 650 00:42:55,700 --> 00:42:57,827 What are they, the luckiest guys in Las Vegas? 651 00:42:57,910 --> 00:43:01,998 - It's a skill game, Jo. - Great. So why'd you have to lie to me? 652 00:43:02,081 --> 00:43:06,335 - Because I knew you wouldn't understand. - Understand what? 653 00:43:06,419 --> 00:43:08,629 Last night, I sat down at this card table. 654 00:43:10,339 --> 00:43:15,678 I felt alive for the first time since I got busted at KGB's joint, okay? 655 00:43:15,762 --> 00:43:18,723 You just told me you felt alive for the first time at a fucking card table. 656 00:43:18,806 --> 00:43:22,643 - No, what- - What's that supposed to make me understand? 657 00:43:53,841 --> 00:43:57,386 - I heard you was out. - Hey, fuckin' Grama. How you doin'? 658 00:43:57,470 --> 00:43:59,931 - I was just thinkin' about you. I could use you. - Oh, yeah? 659 00:44:00,014 --> 00:44:02,183 See me in, like, two weeks. I'll put you back on the payroll. 660 00:44:02,266 --> 00:44:06,103 I got some bad news for ya, Worm. I'm out on my own now. 661 00:44:06,896 --> 00:44:08,940 - Really? - Yeah. 662 00:44:09,023 --> 00:44:11,275 Go figure. 663 00:44:11,359 --> 00:44:14,779 There were a lot of angry people when you went away. A lot of people were mad. 664 00:44:14,862 --> 00:44:16,864 I know, Grama, that's why I'm trying to put together a roll here. 665 00:44:16,948 --> 00:44:18,908 A lot of people coming up to me, asking if I could help... 666 00:44:18,991 --> 00:44:20,993 asking if I knew where to find you. 667 00:44:21,077 --> 00:44:23,955 - So, it got me to thinkin'. - Really, you thinkin' now? That's big. 668 00:44:24,038 --> 00:44:27,458 Hey, Jesus! Come on! Take it easy. 669 00:44:27,542 --> 00:44:30,002 It's just a friend of mine. 670 00:44:30,086 --> 00:44:33,130 Hey! Easy, easy, easy, easy. God! 671 00:44:33,214 --> 00:44:35,216 Get the fuck outta here. What did I say? 672 00:44:35,299 --> 00:44:38,928 Hey, what I say? Get the fuck outta here! Get the fuck outta here! 673 00:44:41,430 --> 00:44:43,850 Okay. Here's what I'm thinkin'. 674 00:44:43,933 --> 00:44:48,312 Instead of you owing 15 grand spread out to five guys, you owe 25 to me. 675 00:44:48,396 --> 00:44:50,231 What? Where the fuck do you get off? 676 00:44:50,314 --> 00:44:52,567 - 25 grand? - Where the fuck do I get off? 677 00:44:54,944 --> 00:44:58,990 Here's how it is. 25 grand, and the juice is still runnin'. 678 00:44:59,073 --> 00:45:01,617 Jesus Christ. 679 00:45:01,701 --> 00:45:03,744 What the fuck are you doin', man? You were my partner. 680 00:45:03,828 --> 00:45:06,122 No, no, I was your lackey. 681 00:45:06,205 --> 00:45:11,711 But I learned a few things, Worm. I consolidated your outstanding debt. 682 00:45:13,337 --> 00:45:15,006 Where'd you get the scratch for that? 683 00:45:15,089 --> 00:45:17,758 You've been rolling fags in the Village again. 684 00:45:18,259 --> 00:45:20,845 Still a wise ass. Unbelievable. 685 00:45:20,928 --> 00:45:23,389 What I did was go partners with an old friend of yours. 686 00:45:23,472 --> 00:45:25,600 Teddy KGB backed me. 687 00:45:27,059 --> 00:45:30,521 Bullshit. Bullshit. 688 00:45:32,982 --> 00:45:36,068 Teddy's got plenty of goons. Why would he put you under his flag? 689 00:45:36,152 --> 00:45:40,740 Because as soon as he heard your name, he became real excited for the prospect. 690 00:45:40,823 --> 00:45:43,826 What, so you bought me up, Grama? 691 00:45:43,910 --> 00:45:47,163 Yeah, got a real sweet deal, too. 30 cents on the dollar. 692 00:45:47,246 --> 00:45:50,207 There's not a lot of faith in you out there in the business community. 693 00:45:50,291 --> 00:45:53,127 Great, so you're a banker now, Grama. That's really classy. 694 00:45:53,210 --> 00:45:56,172 Not exactly. I don't have to tell you my collection methods. 695 00:45:56,255 --> 00:45:58,966 Oh, God. All right, look. 696 00:45:59,050 --> 00:46:01,010 Just take it easy, all right? 697 00:46:01,093 --> 00:46:03,429 I'll scrape something together, and I'll find you this week. 698 00:46:03,512 --> 00:46:05,556 - That's just what I figured. - No, no, no. 699 00:46:05,640 --> 00:46:09,769 - I'm gonna take what you got on you right now. - Here. Fine. 700 00:46:09,852 --> 00:46:12,355 Have yourself a ball, okay? 701 00:46:16,359 --> 00:46:18,819 God! Damn! 702 00:46:33,000 --> 00:46:35,002 Excuse me. 703 00:46:46,847 --> 00:46:48,474 Mind if I sit? 704 00:46:51,644 --> 00:46:53,604 Please, please. Sit, sit. 705 00:46:56,816 --> 00:46:58,526 That was a nifty trick the other night. 706 00:47:00,778 --> 00:47:02,697 - It was wonderful. - Thank you. 707 00:47:02,780 --> 00:47:06,701 Marinacci and the D.A. were ready to cut cards for your services at that point. 708 00:47:09,120 --> 00:47:11,914 Of course, it was an altogether different trick, that disappearing act... 709 00:47:11,998 --> 00:47:15,042 you pulled today at your group's meeting. 710 00:47:15,126 --> 00:47:18,629 - Yeah. I figure I owe you an explanation. - Not to me. 711 00:47:18,713 --> 00:47:21,799 I'm sure there's a good reason you left. 712 00:47:21,882 --> 00:47:24,260 You'll just have to work harder. Prepare. 713 00:47:24,343 --> 00:47:27,346 And smooth things out with the others. 714 00:47:27,430 --> 00:47:29,432 Right. Yeah. Okay. 715 00:47:29,515 --> 00:47:34,895 - Okay, well, thanks. - Stay. Take a drink. 716 00:47:36,272 --> 00:47:37,815 - Jamie? - Yeah? 717 00:47:37,898 --> 00:47:40,317 - Another glass, darling. - Sure. 718 00:47:41,068 --> 00:47:43,821 - What are you drinking? - Gin. Always gin. 719 00:47:43,904 --> 00:47:45,114 - Here you go. - Thanks, dear. 720 00:47:45,197 --> 00:47:46,866 Thank you. 721 00:47:47,616 --> 00:47:50,870 I know a magician doesn't divulge his secrets, but- 722 00:47:50,953 --> 00:47:52,997 I'm no magician. 723 00:47:53,748 --> 00:47:57,168 If it wasn't magic... 724 00:47:57,251 --> 00:47:59,837 how did you know what everyone held? 725 00:47:59,920 --> 00:48:02,840 It's a combination of things. 726 00:48:02,923 --> 00:48:04,967 I was watching when the cards came out. 727 00:48:05,051 --> 00:48:08,387 That's just an old habit with me, like breathing. 728 00:48:09,638 --> 00:48:11,599 You watch the cards. 729 00:48:11,682 --> 00:48:14,643 I watch the cards also, but I watch the players reacting to the cards. 730 00:48:14,727 --> 00:48:17,730 That's how I knew the D.A. made his two pair... 731 00:48:17,813 --> 00:48:20,191 and Judge Kaplan missed the flush. 732 00:48:20,274 --> 00:48:22,818 I was watching their eyes when they checked their river cards. 733 00:48:22,902 --> 00:48:25,488 - Their faces tell you everything. - You watch the man. 734 00:48:26,238 --> 00:48:30,284 I never knew you had to calculate so much at cards. 735 00:48:35,539 --> 00:48:39,710 All right, here's the thing. You wanna play premium hands. 736 00:48:39,794 --> 00:48:42,379 You only start with jacks or better split... 737 00:48:42,463 --> 00:48:45,174 nines or better wired, three high cards to a flush. 738 00:48:45,257 --> 00:48:47,885 If it's good enough to call, you gotta be in there raising, all right? 739 00:48:47,968 --> 00:48:50,346 Tight, but aggressive. And I do mean aggressive. 740 00:48:50,429 --> 00:48:51,972 That's your style, Professor. 741 00:48:52,056 --> 00:48:54,934 I mean, you gotta think of it as a war. 742 00:48:55,851 --> 00:48:58,979 You are officially never invited to our game again. 743 00:49:00,981 --> 00:49:02,066 I don't blame you. 744 00:49:02,149 --> 00:49:06,028 Put a guy like me in a game like that, the cards don't even matter. 745 00:49:06,112 --> 00:49:07,988 I'll play it blind. 746 00:49:08,864 --> 00:49:13,536 Michael, may I tell you a story? 747 00:49:13,619 --> 00:49:15,454 Please. 748 00:49:16,330 --> 00:49:20,835 For generations, men of my family have been rabbis. 749 00:49:20,918 --> 00:49:23,921 In Israel, before that in Europe. 750 00:49:24,004 --> 00:49:27,591 It was to be my calling. I was quite a prodigy. 751 00:49:27,675 --> 00:49:30,177 The pride of my yeshiva. 752 00:49:30,261 --> 00:49:32,471 The elders said I had a 40-year-old's understanding... 753 00:49:32,555 --> 00:49:34,682 of the midrash by the time I was 12. 754 00:49:36,016 --> 00:49:38,519 But by the time I was 13... 755 00:49:40,187 --> 00:49:42,356 I knew I could never be a rabbi. 756 00:49:43,566 --> 00:49:45,526 Why not? 757 00:49:45,609 --> 00:49:48,404 Because for all I understood of the Talmud... 758 00:49:49,822 --> 00:49:52,158 I never saw God there. 759 00:49:52,241 --> 00:49:55,286 - You couldn't lie to yourself. - I tried. 760 00:49:55,369 --> 00:49:57,288 Oh, I tried like crazy. 761 00:49:57,371 --> 00:49:59,498 People were counting on me. 762 00:49:59,582 --> 00:50:04,128 But yours is a respectable profession. 763 00:50:04,211 --> 00:50:05,754 Not to my family. 764 00:50:06,380 --> 00:50:10,467 My parents were destroyed, devastated by my decision. 765 00:50:11,969 --> 00:50:15,848 My father sent me away to New York... 766 00:50:17,516 --> 00:50:20,269 to live with distant cousins. 767 00:50:20,352 --> 00:50:25,149 Eventually, I found my place, my life's work. 768 00:50:27,276 --> 00:50:28,819 What then? 769 00:50:28,903 --> 00:50:32,198 I immersed myself fully. I studied the minutiae. 770 00:50:32,281 --> 00:50:34,658 I learned everything I could about the law. 771 00:50:34,742 --> 00:50:38,287 I felt deeply inside that it was what I was born to do. 772 00:50:41,624 --> 00:50:44,877 - And did your parents get over it? - No. 773 00:50:44,960 --> 00:50:49,173 I always hoped that I would find... 774 00:50:49,256 --> 00:50:52,176 some way to change their minds, but- 775 00:50:55,846 --> 00:50:57,765 They were inconsolable. 776 00:51:00,017 --> 00:51:01,936 My father never spoke to me again. 777 00:51:06,774 --> 00:51:08,400 If you had to do it all over again... 778 00:51:10,236 --> 00:51:12,238 would you make the same choices? 779 00:51:13,822 --> 00:51:15,324 What choice? 780 00:51:19,787 --> 00:51:23,123 The last thing I took away from the yeshiva is this- 781 00:51:25,292 --> 00:51:28,128 We can't run from who we are. 782 00:51:30,172 --> 00:51:32,258 Our destiny chooses us. 783 00:51:35,552 --> 00:51:37,179 Hey. L'chayim. 784 00:51:59,451 --> 00:52:00,703 Hey. 785 00:52:00,786 --> 00:52:02,997 Hey, where you been? I've been freezing my ass off. 786 00:52:03,080 --> 00:52:06,458 - What happened? - Ran into a door. Don't worry about it. 787 00:52:06,542 --> 00:52:09,795 - What happened? - Hey! She crossed her legs too fast, all right? 788 00:52:09,878 --> 00:52:12,214 - Just mind your own business. - You comin' up? 789 00:52:12,298 --> 00:52:14,466 No, I've been standing out here all this time just to say hi. 790 00:52:14,550 --> 00:52:17,094 Listen, things haven't been that smooth on the home front... 791 00:52:17,177 --> 00:52:19,888 so tone it down a little, all right? 792 00:52:19,972 --> 00:52:23,559 - Tone down what, motherfucker? - Great. Never mind. 793 00:52:28,522 --> 00:52:31,608 When you become a big shot lawyer, could you find us an elevator building? 794 00:52:31,692 --> 00:52:33,402 Shut up. 795 00:52:36,405 --> 00:52:38,949 What, did you get robbed? 796 00:52:39,033 --> 00:52:41,869 Not exactly. 797 00:52:43,329 --> 00:52:45,497 Wait, wait, wait. Did she split on you? 798 00:52:46,915 --> 00:52:49,418 Oh, God. 799 00:52:51,628 --> 00:52:55,007 Oh, my God. Mike, she made off with your sheets. 800 00:52:55,883 --> 00:52:57,634 I always told her she'd be a good card player. 801 00:52:57,718 --> 00:52:59,720 Know exactly when to release a shitty hand. 802 00:52:59,803 --> 00:53:01,680 Come on, Mike, forget that. 803 00:53:01,764 --> 00:53:04,558 This girl is obviously wrapped way too tight for living. 804 00:53:04,641 --> 00:53:08,729 No, she was a good- I knew it. I fuckin' knew it. 805 00:53:14,068 --> 00:53:17,946 It's depressing. You can't trust 'em. You can't trust 'em at all. 806 00:53:18,030 --> 00:53:21,909 Look at you. You domesticated yourself for this girl. 807 00:53:21,992 --> 00:53:24,661 You took yourself out of the life. You walked the fuckin' line for her. 808 00:53:24,745 --> 00:53:28,082 And the minute you want a little of it back, she walks out on you. 809 00:53:29,249 --> 00:53:31,210 It's just like the saying says? 810 00:53:31,293 --> 00:53:34,254 In the poker game of life, women are the rake. 811 00:53:36,298 --> 00:53:39,468 - They are the fuckin' rake. - What the fuck are you talking about? 812 00:53:39,551 --> 00:53:41,428 Wha- What saying? 813 00:53:42,763 --> 00:53:47,601 I don't know. But there oughta be one. 814 00:53:51,105 --> 00:53:53,190 You know what cheers me up when I'm feelin' shitty? 815 00:53:53,273 --> 00:53:55,234 What? 816 00:53:55,317 --> 00:53:57,444 Rolled up aces over kings. 817 00:54:02,116 --> 00:54:03,325 - That right? - Yeah. 818 00:54:03,409 --> 00:54:07,704 Check raising stupid tourists and taking huge pots off 'em. 819 00:54:07,788 --> 00:54:09,039 Yeah? 820 00:54:09,123 --> 00:54:12,292 Stacks and towers of checks I can't even see over. 821 00:54:13,669 --> 00:54:16,922 Playin' all night, high-limit Hold 'Em at the Taj. 822 00:54:17,005 --> 00:54:20,592 - Where the sand turns to gold. - Fuck it, let's go. 823 00:54:22,219 --> 00:54:24,638 - Don't tease me. - Let's play some fuckin' cards. 824 00:54:38,694 --> 00:54:42,448 The poker room at the Mirage in Vegas is the center of the poker universe. 825 00:54:43,115 --> 00:54:45,617 Doyle Brunson, Johnny Chan, Phil Helmuth- 826 00:54:45,701 --> 00:54:48,162 The legends consider it their office. 827 00:54:48,245 --> 00:54:50,080 Every couple of days a new millionaire shows up... 828 00:54:50,164 --> 00:54:52,291 wanting to beat a world champion. 829 00:54:52,374 --> 00:54:54,960 Usually they go home with nothing but a story. 830 00:54:55,043 --> 00:54:57,629 Down here, the millionaires are scarce or they're playing craps... 831 00:54:57,713 --> 00:55:00,257 but there's still plenty of money for the taking. 832 00:55:00,340 --> 00:55:02,259 On the weekends you can't get a game in the city... 833 00:55:02,342 --> 00:55:05,304 because all the New York rounders are taking care of the tourists here. 834 00:55:05,387 --> 00:55:09,016 Hey, hey, why don't you warm up a seat for me? I'll catch up with you. 835 00:55:09,099 --> 00:55:11,602 - What? - Look. 836 00:55:11,685 --> 00:55:13,479 I got certain needs I gotta attend to, okay? 837 00:55:13,562 --> 00:55:15,063 - Hey, good. - I'm overdue. 838 00:55:15,147 --> 00:55:16,982 Good, man. I was startin' to wonder about you. 839 00:55:17,065 --> 00:55:20,944 I thought maybe the boys upstate brought about a few changes in you. 840 00:55:21,028 --> 00:55:23,864 Hey, in your dreams, lover. 841 00:55:31,205 --> 00:55:32,206 Hey, Mikey! 842 00:55:32,289 --> 00:55:34,291 - Hey. - Hey, Mike. 843 00:55:34,374 --> 00:55:37,211 This is beautiful. Welcome to the Chesterfield South. 844 00:55:38,921 --> 00:55:40,214 Changing $500. 845 00:55:40,297 --> 00:55:43,091 Come all the way to Atlantic City just to see your mugs, huh? 846 00:55:43,175 --> 00:55:45,260 Twice in one week. 847 00:55:45,344 --> 00:55:47,596 For someone who don't play, you spend a lot of time in card rooms. 848 00:55:47,679 --> 00:55:50,140 This is what I like to see, huh? 849 00:55:50,224 --> 00:55:53,477 Mike McDermott where he belongs- Sittin' with the scumbags. 850 00:55:53,560 --> 00:55:56,396 Tellin' jokes, draggin' the occasional pot. 851 00:55:56,480 --> 00:56:00,275 Occasional? Yeah, like my ex-wife occasionally went out with other men. 852 00:56:00,359 --> 00:56:04,988 Forget her, Face. I was actually gonna try and make some real money tonight. 853 00:56:05,072 --> 00:56:08,158 But in honor of Mike's Ali-like return to the ring... 854 00:56:08,242 --> 00:56:10,577 I'll sit with you all for a while. 855 00:56:10,661 --> 00:56:12,412 Hey, don't do us any favors, Knish. 856 00:56:12,496 --> 00:56:14,331 They're about to go to the board to fill these seats. 857 00:56:14,414 --> 00:56:16,041 Bet it. 858 00:56:16,124 --> 00:56:19,878 I raise. If we wanted to take each other's rolls... 859 00:56:19,962 --> 00:56:21,713 we could have just stayed home. 860 00:56:23,340 --> 00:56:27,052 These two have no idea what they're about to walk into. 861 00:56:28,845 --> 00:56:30,806 Down here to have a good time, they figure... 862 00:56:30,889 --> 00:56:33,267 why not give poker a try? 863 00:56:34,309 --> 00:56:36,395 After all, how different can it be from the home games... 864 00:56:36,478 --> 00:56:38,438 they've played their whole lives? 865 00:56:41,733 --> 00:56:45,028 All the luck in the world isn't gonna change things for these guys. 866 00:56:45,112 --> 00:56:46,822 They're simply overmatched. 867 00:56:49,866 --> 00:56:54,496 We're not playing together, but then again, we're not playing against each other either. 868 00:56:54,580 --> 00:56:59,042 It's like the Nature Channel. You don't see piranhas eating each other, do you? 869 00:57:06,717 --> 00:57:09,803 They wear their tells like signs around their necks. 870 00:57:09,886 --> 00:57:12,389 Facial tics, nervous fingers. 871 00:57:12,472 --> 00:57:14,891 A hand over a mouth. 872 00:57:14,975 --> 00:57:17,227 The way a cigarette is smoked. 873 00:57:17,311 --> 00:57:20,480 Little unconscious gestures that reveal the cards in their hands. 874 00:57:21,898 --> 00:57:23,525 We catch everything. 875 00:57:23,609 --> 00:57:25,569 If a fish acts strong, he's bluffing. 876 00:57:25,652 --> 00:57:29,698 If he acts meek, he's got a hand. It's that simple. 877 00:57:35,871 --> 00:57:38,206 - How are you, you workaholics? - Worm. 878 00:57:38,290 --> 00:57:40,834 Good to see ya. Glad you're out. 879 00:57:40,917 --> 00:57:43,003 Number's changed, of course. 880 00:57:43,086 --> 00:57:45,380 Lotta games this weekend, so you're gonna need the number. 881 00:57:45,464 --> 00:57:47,215 - I'll give you a ring. - Hey, Worm? 882 00:57:47,299 --> 00:57:49,551 Do they allow people like you in places like this? 883 00:57:49,635 --> 00:57:53,597 You know what? When you get yourself a job, then you can be my fuckin' P.O. 884 00:57:53,680 --> 00:57:54,890 How about that? 885 00:57:56,183 --> 00:57:58,935 Now, let's get started, shall we? 886 00:57:59,019 --> 00:58:01,647 I'm sorry, sir. You can't take chips from another player. 887 00:58:02,856 --> 00:58:04,858 You know what? We all know each other here. 888 00:58:04,941 --> 00:58:08,028 We're like friends, so if nobody complains, do you have a problem? 889 00:58:08,111 --> 00:58:11,198 - It's all right. No problem. - Sir, you have to buy them from me. 890 00:58:14,409 --> 00:58:17,287 Fuck this low-limit shit. Can we go get something to eat? 891 00:58:17,371 --> 00:58:19,206 I got comped at the noodle bar. 892 00:58:19,289 --> 00:58:23,502 - I want to talk to you. - Look who's treatin' to a free meal. 893 00:58:23,585 --> 00:58:26,630 Don't let that M.S.G. fuck up your head more than it is, Mikey. 894 00:58:26,713 --> 00:58:30,759 You keep grinding out that rent money, Joe. It's noble work you're doing. 895 00:58:31,635 --> 00:58:36,098 So, hey, Nick the Greek. What's with kitin' my checks? 896 00:58:37,891 --> 00:58:39,976 - I'm on empty, that's why. - You are? You're tapped again? 897 00:58:40,060 --> 00:58:42,688 How much was the hooker? 898 00:58:43,689 --> 00:58:47,818 Mike, please. Relaxation therapist. Okay? 899 00:58:49,277 --> 00:58:51,613 - It's not where it went. - Wait a minute. 900 00:58:51,697 --> 00:58:53,448 It went to Roman and Maurice? 901 00:58:53,532 --> 00:58:56,159 I told you, man, you didn't have to give it all back to 'em. 902 00:58:56,243 --> 00:58:58,537 Take a little money for your time, you know? 903 00:58:58,620 --> 00:59:00,914 Hey, that's not where it went either. 904 00:59:03,291 --> 00:59:05,502 - I ran into Grama tonight. - Yeah? 905 00:59:05,585 --> 00:59:07,546 Yeah. He took everything I had. 906 00:59:07,629 --> 00:59:10,048 You're kiddin' me. Wait, who's he working for? 907 00:59:11,800 --> 00:59:14,302 He's sorta out on his own. 908 00:59:14,386 --> 00:59:17,097 This fucker went around and bought up all my debt. Grama. 909 00:59:17,180 --> 00:59:20,934 That turncoat motherfucker. Are you kiddin' me? 910 00:59:21,017 --> 00:59:23,061 So what do you owe him? 911 00:59:23,145 --> 00:59:25,522 I don't know. By his crazy fuckin' gorilla math? 912 00:59:25,605 --> 00:59:27,566 Like, 15. 913 00:59:27,649 --> 00:59:30,694 - Fifteen? Fifteen? - Yeah, I mean- 914 00:59:30,777 --> 00:59:33,697 He says the juice has been running the entire time on my ten. 915 00:59:33,780 --> 00:59:35,907 - So, it's just like- - Why didn't you tell me that, man? 916 00:59:35,991 --> 00:59:38,452 Why did you not tell me that? I could have paid that off. 917 00:59:38,535 --> 00:59:40,662 - I had the- I had the money. - Hey! 918 00:59:40,746 --> 00:59:43,623 I'm not gonna sit in the can and have my friend paying down my debt. 919 00:59:43,707 --> 00:59:45,625 I'm not a leech, all right? 920 00:59:45,709 --> 00:59:48,754 We can help each other, like always. That's why we're here. 921 00:59:48,837 --> 00:59:50,839 That's why we gotta get in the bigger game. 922 00:59:50,922 --> 00:59:52,924 - Do you hear what I'm saying? - All right. All right. 923 00:59:53,008 --> 00:59:55,552 - Listen, I'll help you. You know I'll help you. - Yeah? 924 00:59:55,635 --> 00:59:57,971 - Fuck that guy. We'll figure something out. - Yeah. 925 01:00:02,851 --> 01:00:05,645 How long should we wait? 926 01:00:05,729 --> 01:00:09,316 I suggest we wait another five minutes, and then choose another lead counsel. 927 01:00:13,945 --> 01:00:16,656 Here he comes. 928 01:00:17,824 --> 01:00:22,370 Mr. McDermott, perhaps we can begin now. 929 01:00:22,454 --> 01:00:25,415 I'm so sorry I'm late. 930 01:00:25,499 --> 01:00:31,421 Come to order in the matter of Slater v. New York State Higher Education Services. 931 01:00:31,505 --> 01:00:33,673 The facts have been stipulated, the briefs have been read. 932 01:00:34,966 --> 01:00:37,177 Lead counsel for plaintiff, Mr. McDermott... 933 01:00:38,720 --> 01:00:41,848 please proceed with oral arguments now. 934 01:00:41,932 --> 01:00:44,226 If that is convenient for you. 935 01:00:47,813 --> 01:00:50,816 Yes, it is, and again, I'm sorry that I'm late. 936 01:00:53,652 --> 01:00:57,531 I think clearly the- 937 01:00:57,614 --> 01:01:02,035 the case which controls the issue at bar would be Texas v. Johnson... 938 01:01:02,118 --> 01:01:06,540 - which holds- - Texas v. Johnson? 939 01:01:06,623 --> 01:01:09,584 Mr. McDermott, that is a Supreme Court free speech case... 940 01:01:09,668 --> 01:01:12,462 that has no bearing in the premises. 941 01:01:12,546 --> 01:01:16,883 Each group was apprised to ignore that aspect of this matter... 942 01:01:16,967 --> 01:01:20,220 and focus instead on the idea of de facto segregation. 943 01:01:21,638 --> 01:01:24,182 Right. Well- 944 01:01:24,266 --> 01:01:26,518 Mr. McDermott has been unreachable. 945 01:01:26,601 --> 01:01:29,104 So I'll take over, if it pleases the court. 946 01:01:29,187 --> 01:01:32,732 Someone saying something meaningful would please us a great deal. 947 01:01:34,150 --> 01:01:37,028 What we have here is a clear case of gerrymandering... 948 01:01:37,112 --> 01:01:39,114 impacting schoolchildren and schools in a district... 949 01:01:39,197 --> 01:01:42,284 that was created solely to separate students by race. 950 01:01:42,367 --> 01:01:46,788 Although not dispositive, the student body is more than 99% white. 951 01:01:48,248 --> 01:01:49,708 That was impressive. 952 01:01:49,791 --> 01:01:52,836 Usually you have to know something about a case to give an opening statement. 953 01:01:52,919 --> 01:01:55,714 Guys, what can I say? 954 01:01:55,797 --> 01:02:00,135 Hey, it worked out great for me, McDermott. I think I actually impressed Marinacci. 955 01:02:05,432 --> 01:02:07,601 - What? - We're not gonna talk? 956 01:02:07,684 --> 01:02:10,228 You left me pretty quick there. 957 01:02:10,312 --> 01:02:13,356 - You make it sound as if it was my decision. - It wasn't mine. 958 01:02:13,440 --> 01:02:17,777 I came home and you were gone. You were just gonna drop me like that? 959 01:02:17,861 --> 01:02:20,322 I learned it from you, Mike. 960 01:02:20,405 --> 01:02:22,365 You always told me that this was the rule. 961 01:02:22,449 --> 01:02:26,202 Rule number one: Throw in your cards the moment you know they can't win. 962 01:02:26,286 --> 01:02:29,539 - Fold the hand. - This is our thing that we're talking about. 963 01:02:29,623 --> 01:02:32,417 It's not some losing hand of poker. 964 01:02:32,500 --> 01:02:36,755 I know exactly what we're talking about, Mike. 965 01:02:40,425 --> 01:02:42,761 So, that's the last of it, then? 966 01:02:46,222 --> 01:02:47,307 Yeah. 967 01:02:56,858 --> 01:03:01,780 I'd say good luck, but I know it's not about luck in your game. 968 01:03:10,288 --> 01:03:14,751 Eric Seidel cannot win this hand and yet he doesn't know it. 969 01:03:14,834 --> 01:03:19,839 Chan is trying to sucker him in by taking his time. 970 01:03:20,966 --> 01:03:23,259 Oh, look at that look of the defending champ. 971 01:03:23,343 --> 01:03:27,180 And now Fifth Street, a six of diamonds. No help. 972 01:03:27,263 --> 01:03:30,892 Johnny Chan has a queen high straight. 973 01:03:30,976 --> 01:03:34,646 Will Eric Seidel fall for the bait? 974 01:03:34,729 --> 01:03:38,358 Yes, he's going all in, and Chan has him. 975 01:03:38,441 --> 01:03:40,694 Johnny Chan, the master- 976 01:03:43,196 --> 01:03:47,158 Yes, he's going all in, and Chan has him. 977 01:03:49,452 --> 01:03:53,915 - Hello. - Hey, Mike. It's Petra. Can I come up? 978 01:03:53,999 --> 01:03:55,500 Yeah, I'll buzz you in. 979 01:04:00,255 --> 01:04:03,466 That's the important thing with the game of Hold 'Em. 980 01:04:03,550 --> 01:04:05,927 You're never down and out until your chips are all gone. 981 01:04:08,054 --> 01:04:09,973 - Hey. - Hey. 982 01:04:10,056 --> 01:04:12,225 - How you doing? - Good. 983 01:04:14,352 --> 01:04:17,856 I haven't seen the place in a while. 984 01:04:19,941 --> 01:04:21,901 Looks about the same. 985 01:04:22,610 --> 01:04:26,364 - You want some scotch or something? - No, I'm fine. 986 01:04:26,448 --> 01:04:31,036 - Oh, '88 World Series, huh? - Yeah. 987 01:04:31,119 --> 01:04:33,121 Johnny Chan. 988 01:04:33,204 --> 01:04:35,957 Flops the nut straight and has the discipline to wait him out. 989 01:04:37,667 --> 01:04:39,252 He knows Seidel's gonna bluff at it. 990 01:04:39,335 --> 01:04:41,921 - And yet he doesn't know it. - Johnny fucking Chan. 991 01:04:42,005 --> 01:04:46,259 Chan is trying to sucker him in by taking his time. 992 01:04:46,342 --> 01:04:49,637 Look at the control. Look at that fuck. 993 01:04:49,721 --> 01:04:52,682 He knows his man well enough to check it all the way... 994 01:04:52,766 --> 01:04:55,518 and risk winning nothing with those cards. 995 01:04:55,602 --> 01:04:59,981 - He owns him. - Will Eric Seidel fall for the bait? 996 01:05:00,065 --> 01:05:03,526 Yes, he's going all in and Chan has him. 997 01:05:03,610 --> 01:05:08,114 - Johnny Chan, the master. - Poor Seidel. Kid doesn't know what hit him. 998 01:05:08,198 --> 01:05:09,574 I know what that feels like. 999 01:05:10,909 --> 01:05:13,870 It's like a locomotive running through your stomach. 1000 01:05:13,953 --> 01:05:17,791 You feel gut-shot. Fuck it. You didn't come here to talk about this. 1001 01:05:18,458 --> 01:05:20,502 What's going on? 1002 01:05:22,629 --> 01:05:26,508 - Tomorrow's a week. - A week of what? 1003 01:05:28,259 --> 01:05:30,637 The first two thousand you owe the Chesterfield. 1004 01:05:32,680 --> 01:05:34,808 - Worm. - Yes, it's kinda weird. 1005 01:05:34,891 --> 01:05:38,645 He'd just won eight grand. Why go on the line behind another two? 1006 01:05:39,854 --> 01:05:42,357 So, he took, what, about eight off of Roman and Maurice? 1007 01:05:42,440 --> 01:05:46,111 Yeah, yeah, he comes in after you leave... 1008 01:05:46,194 --> 01:05:48,363 sits for like another 20 more minutes... 1009 01:05:48,446 --> 01:05:50,281 cashes out for the full amount. 1010 01:05:51,741 --> 01:05:55,328 Maurice hasn't been back since. I think he's been playing across the street. 1011 01:05:56,871 --> 01:06:00,500 But Worm's been around plenty. 1012 01:06:00,583 --> 01:06:02,210 He's run you up just under seven grand. 1013 01:06:06,881 --> 01:06:09,384 Do me a favor and just put him on his own. 1014 01:06:09,467 --> 01:06:10,802 - Yeah? - Yeah, cut him off. 1015 01:06:10,885 --> 01:06:13,346 I tell ya, I got a thousand. 1016 01:06:14,305 --> 01:06:16,099 I got a thou. And that's- 1017 01:06:16,182 --> 01:06:18,518 I just started coming back, so- 1018 01:06:19,602 --> 01:06:22,397 - Thanks for making it easy, Mike. - Oh, yeah, yeah. 1019 01:06:25,191 --> 01:06:28,528 I'm sorry to be back over here for this reason. 1020 01:06:28,611 --> 01:06:32,532 - Don't worry about it. - No, I like being here. 1021 01:06:33,283 --> 01:06:35,493 It's good to see you, Mike. 1022 01:06:38,997 --> 01:06:42,000 - I could stay. - Listen, I tell ya, I'll- 1023 01:06:42,083 --> 01:06:44,961 I'll come- I'll see you down at the club. 1024 01:06:45,044 --> 01:06:46,963 - I'll come by this week. - Yeah. 1025 01:07:29,172 --> 01:07:31,758 I know you're in here. 1026 01:07:39,515 --> 01:07:42,477 Hey. I thought you were the janitor, man. 1027 01:07:42,560 --> 01:07:45,521 It's a good thing Grama doesn't know you as well as I do. 1028 01:07:45,605 --> 01:07:47,941 Yeah. Come on. I'll play ya horse. Fifty bucks a letter. 1029 01:07:48,775 --> 01:07:52,028 Yeah? When I win, are you gonna pay me back with my own fucking money? 1030 01:07:52,111 --> 01:07:55,949 Easy. Relax. Don't wing it. Just step and throw. 1031 01:08:01,704 --> 01:08:03,373 You need to work on your accuracy. 1032 01:08:03,456 --> 01:08:05,917 Will you stop fucking around for five goddamn minutes... 1033 01:08:06,000 --> 01:08:07,502 for once in your fucking life! 1034 01:08:07,585 --> 01:08:10,296 Jesus. What happened? My old man just walked in the door. 1035 01:08:10,380 --> 01:08:12,882 I should fucking beat the shit out of you the way he used to. 1036 01:08:17,387 --> 01:08:20,682 You remember when we found this place, man? 1037 01:08:20,765 --> 01:08:24,894 Yeah, I remember when we found this place. You were hiding from Tommy Manzy... 1038 01:08:24,978 --> 01:08:27,897 'cause you thought he was gonna fucking pound you into oblivion. 1039 01:08:27,981 --> 01:08:30,650 Yeah, now, see? What did I ever do to that guy? 1040 01:08:30,733 --> 01:08:32,819 You fucked his mother. 1041 01:08:34,904 --> 01:08:37,073 Yeah, she was a good-looking older woman. You gotta give me that. 1042 01:08:37,156 --> 01:08:40,702 You spent a year of your life hiding in this fucking gym from that sick fuck... 1043 01:08:40,785 --> 01:08:44,789 until he pissed off the wrong guy and someone dropped a garbage can on his head. 1044 01:08:44,872 --> 01:08:47,375 What do you want me to say? Those were wild times. You were there too. 1045 01:08:47,458 --> 01:08:49,585 Nothing's changed. Nothing has changed. 1046 01:08:49,669 --> 01:08:52,880 You were hiding from your troubles then. You're hiding from your troubles now. 1047 01:08:52,964 --> 01:08:55,425 I like to hide, and that's part of the fun for me, you know? 1048 01:08:55,508 --> 01:08:57,468 I don't like running solo. 1049 01:08:57,552 --> 01:08:59,846 I used to have a running partner, you know? 1050 01:08:59,929 --> 01:09:01,931 If we fucked up back then and got caught... 1051 01:09:02,015 --> 01:09:05,685 the worst thing that was going to happen was maybe catch a beating, get expelled. 1052 01:09:07,603 --> 01:09:10,773 But you're fixing to go down hard, and it almost seems like you want to. 1053 01:09:10,857 --> 01:09:13,443 You know what? Stop worrying so much about me, okay? 1054 01:09:13,526 --> 01:09:16,321 I'm turnin' things around. I'm not gonna let anybody drop a garbage can on my head. 1055 01:09:16,404 --> 01:09:19,741 No, you're gonna get out of the way. It's gonna land on me. 1056 01:09:19,824 --> 01:09:21,784 I'll see ya. 1057 01:09:25,872 --> 01:09:28,416 Come on, Mike. Hey. Come on, come on, come on. 1058 01:09:31,210 --> 01:09:33,338 I'm sorry, okay? I'm sorry about the money. 1059 01:09:33,421 --> 01:09:35,673 I should've told you. 1060 01:09:35,757 --> 01:09:39,218 What do you want me to say? It's fucking embarrassing, all right. 1061 01:09:40,053 --> 01:09:42,597 I just get out, I'm in a big fucking hole. 1062 01:09:42,680 --> 01:09:45,224 I need something to get goin'. I gotta get started. 1063 01:09:45,767 --> 01:09:47,727 And? 1064 01:09:47,810 --> 01:09:51,064 I'm not gonna lie. There's been some reversals. 1065 01:09:51,147 --> 01:09:55,068 - Some reversals. How much money do you have? - Nine hundred. 1066 01:09:56,736 --> 01:09:58,988 I caught a frozen wave of cards like you fucking read about. 1067 01:09:59,072 --> 01:10:02,575 I think I'm getting you outta hock, I find out I'm seven grand in. 1068 01:10:02,658 --> 01:10:06,037 I know, man. I was really up big. 1069 01:10:06,829 --> 01:10:07,997 I was cruising along. 1070 01:10:08,081 --> 01:10:11,084 I tried to beat that blackjack game at the Horseshoe Club in Brooklyn. 1071 01:10:11,167 --> 01:10:15,171 - That place is a mitt joint. - I know. It was- Ouch. I'm so stupid. 1072 01:10:15,254 --> 01:10:17,173 I got so good with this, I thought I could neutralize 'em. 1073 01:10:17,256 --> 01:10:19,675 You're really jamming me up here, man. 1074 01:10:19,759 --> 01:10:22,470 - Seven grand. - I know. 1075 01:10:22,553 --> 01:10:25,098 That's it. I can't go any deeper than that. You're off the tip. 1076 01:10:25,181 --> 01:10:27,558 - I understand. That's okay. - And you gotta talk to Grama. 1077 01:10:27,642 --> 01:10:30,061 - You gotta square things away with Grama. - No way, Mike. 1078 01:10:30,144 --> 01:10:32,397 I'm not talking to that fucking Judas. 1079 01:10:32,480 --> 01:10:34,607 You think there's any other way? 1080 01:10:38,945 --> 01:10:41,739 I know all the reasons I shouldn't be here... 1081 01:10:41,823 --> 01:10:44,450 but sometimes reasons don't matter. 1082 01:10:44,534 --> 01:10:47,495 See, no one's ever stood up for Worm. 1083 01:10:47,578 --> 01:10:50,915 The guy's been kicked around his whole life, from his father on down. 1084 01:10:53,209 --> 01:10:56,087 Maybe he's not the same guy he was when he went away... 1085 01:10:56,170 --> 01:10:58,673 but I can't give up on him that easy. 1086 01:11:00,341 --> 01:11:01,676 I'm all he's got. 1087 01:11:01,759 --> 01:11:03,428 Oh, what the hell. 1088 01:11:07,265 --> 01:11:09,892 - Hi, boys. - Hi. 1089 01:11:09,976 --> 01:11:12,854 You cops? You look like cops. 1090 01:11:12,937 --> 01:11:16,065 - We're not cops. - You wanna twirl then? 1091 01:11:16,149 --> 01:11:18,443 No, no, we're just here to see Grama. 1092 01:11:23,948 --> 01:11:24,991 Jesus. 1093 01:11:26,826 --> 01:11:31,747 - You sure about this? I got a bad feeling. - No, it's all right. Just- 1094 01:11:31,831 --> 01:11:34,125 Just let me do the talking, all right? 1095 01:11:39,422 --> 01:11:41,424 Hey, Grama. 1096 01:11:41,507 --> 01:11:43,676 - Long time. - Mike. 1097 01:11:43,759 --> 01:11:47,013 Hey, Worm. It's good you came. That's real smart thinking. 1098 01:11:48,681 --> 01:11:51,476 So, did you bring him along to help carry all my money? 1099 01:11:51,559 --> 01:11:55,771 - There's no money today. - No money? There's gotta be some money. 1100 01:11:55,855 --> 01:11:57,857 Come on. Get outta here. 1101 01:12:00,526 --> 01:12:02,695 He's not kidding. I got nothing. 1102 01:12:02,778 --> 01:12:06,365 You owe 25. I'll take the rest in five days. 1103 01:12:06,449 --> 01:12:08,951 Five grand in a week, and you keep the juice going- 1104 01:12:09,035 --> 01:12:11,704 Quiet. 1105 01:12:11,787 --> 01:12:13,206 You gotta catch 'em in the act. 1106 01:12:18,586 --> 01:12:21,422 - Get in your hole, you bitch! - Christ. 1107 01:12:21,506 --> 01:12:23,299 Fucking dog. 1108 01:12:23,382 --> 01:12:26,677 You can't let 'em get away with it or else they think they run the place. 1109 01:12:27,720 --> 01:12:29,764 - So, where were we? - Five grand. 1110 01:12:29,847 --> 01:12:34,602 In a week. Grama, we want what you want. We wanna square this thing. 1111 01:12:34,685 --> 01:12:38,481 But three days- three days is impossible. All right? 1112 01:12:38,564 --> 01:12:41,651 No one's saying you're not the man. Just think of this as a business decision. 1113 01:12:41,734 --> 01:12:44,695 Look, he just got out. Let's put him on a plan. 1114 01:12:44,779 --> 01:12:47,490 No, no, no. This isn't The Money Store. 1115 01:12:47,573 --> 01:12:50,284 We're not negotiating here. I tell you how it works. 1116 01:12:50,368 --> 01:12:51,744 Then, I'm asking. 1117 01:12:55,081 --> 01:12:57,959 So, you're looking for a little grace, Lester, some charity? 1118 01:12:58,042 --> 01:13:01,504 You know what, Grama? I need your fucking charity like I need your cock in my ass. 1119 01:13:01,587 --> 01:13:05,341 - Shut the fuck up! - It's too late for him to shut up. 1120 01:13:05,424 --> 01:13:08,302 - Hey, listen! He's good for it. - He's good for it, Mike? 1121 01:13:08,386 --> 01:13:11,847 - If you think he's good for it, it's on you too. - Then it's on me too. 1122 01:13:11,931 --> 01:13:15,601 - Fifteen large, five days, or I start breaking things. - I hear ya. 1123 01:13:15,685 --> 01:13:18,729 Get the fuck outta here. 1124 01:13:18,813 --> 01:13:20,314 Piece of shit. 1125 01:13:20,815 --> 01:13:23,025 Now, what the hell are you doing? 1126 01:13:23,109 --> 01:13:25,152 I'm not gonna get down on my knees for that jerk-off. 1127 01:13:25,236 --> 01:13:28,030 All I said is just keep your mouth shut for five seconds. 1128 01:13:28,781 --> 01:13:32,076 - Shit. I'm sorry. - Goddamn it. 1129 01:13:32,159 --> 01:13:34,912 That's it. I'm really sunk now. 1130 01:13:34,996 --> 01:13:39,375 No, 15 grand in five days. I can do that. I've gone on rushes like that before. 1131 01:13:39,458 --> 01:13:43,671 Under optimum conditions with a bankroll, maybe. 1132 01:13:43,754 --> 01:13:46,716 - But what have you got on you? - Got, like, 350. 1133 01:13:46,799 --> 01:13:49,719 That's 1,200 between us. We might as well play the fucking Lotto. 1134 01:13:49,802 --> 01:13:53,889 No, man, no. Listen. Find the games. Scout 'em out, I sit, I mop 'em up. 1135 01:13:53,973 --> 01:13:57,018 We might have a shot at this if we sat together and just did our thing. 1136 01:13:57,101 --> 01:14:00,771 No. I'm not gonna do that. I'm gonna do this straight up. 1137 01:14:00,855 --> 01:14:03,274 - Oh, fuck, man. - I mean it. 1138 01:14:03,357 --> 01:14:06,902 - Where do you wanna start? - There's a 30-60 at the Chesterfield. 1139 01:14:06,986 --> 01:14:10,573 Come on, listen- There's the 4:00 a.m. in Woodside. There's the Greeks. 1140 01:14:10,656 --> 01:14:12,533 There's a union game in Jersey. 1141 01:14:12,617 --> 01:14:15,661 - I know a guy whose cousin can get us in. - All right. 1142 01:14:15,745 --> 01:14:18,456 - That's four. - There's a cigar shop in Brooklyn- an easy clean. 1143 01:14:18,539 --> 01:14:22,126 There's a golf pro game in Riverdale. That's six. 1144 01:14:22,209 --> 01:14:24,462 - You sure you're up for this? - I'm fucking up for this. 1145 01:14:24,545 --> 01:14:26,631 An 80. 1146 01:14:33,721 --> 01:14:36,057 I bet the full amount. 1147 01:14:36,140 --> 01:14:39,352 The full amount, huh? Let me look at you here. 1148 01:14:42,313 --> 01:14:44,690 Nope. You didn't do it this time. I'm gonna raise you. 1149 01:14:56,702 --> 01:14:58,454 - I don't know. - The bet's 50. 1150 01:14:58,537 --> 01:15:01,165 I kinda like the robusto. 1151 01:15:01,248 --> 01:15:03,709 A nice, nutty finish. 1152 01:15:05,044 --> 01:15:09,215 I love the Cameroon wrapper on this baby. Nice and oily. 1153 01:15:10,883 --> 01:15:13,761 I'll call. What do you got? 1154 01:15:13,844 --> 01:15:15,805 I have what's known as the wheel. 1155 01:15:15,888 --> 01:15:20,226 It's got earthy tones, a smooth draw, enough kick to win me the Hi and the Lo. 1156 01:15:22,478 --> 01:15:23,604 Call. 1157 01:15:23,688 --> 01:15:28,401 - Trip aces. - I only got a pair. 1158 01:15:28,484 --> 01:15:31,862 - Jacks. - What did you think he had? 1159 01:15:31,946 --> 01:15:34,573 Does he look like a man beaten by jacks? 1160 01:15:34,657 --> 01:15:37,535 Jacks are a monster compared to the crap you play, Taki. 1161 01:15:37,618 --> 01:15:41,539 - Fuck you. Fuck you. - Fuck me? Fuck you! 1162 01:15:41,622 --> 01:15:44,917 It's only money. I bet. 1163 01:15:45,000 --> 01:15:47,670 Then let's get some in there. 1164 01:15:47,753 --> 01:15:51,090 - Make it five. - You're raising me 300, kid? 1165 01:15:52,675 --> 01:15:54,635 I call your 300. 1166 01:15:54,719 --> 01:15:58,681 - How much is in there, Weitz? - About 1,500. 1,500. 1167 01:15:58,764 --> 01:16:01,559 Here's a thousand. There's 500. 1168 01:16:01,642 --> 01:16:03,519 I bet you the pot limit, kiddo. 1169 01:16:03,602 --> 01:16:05,813 Are you sure on that, Goldie? 1170 01:16:05,896 --> 01:16:09,692 You might want to leave a little something for your daughters riding lessons. 1171 01:16:09,775 --> 01:16:12,153 There's a lot more where that came from, Weitz. 1172 01:16:16,073 --> 01:16:17,533 Take it down. 1173 01:16:17,616 --> 01:16:20,161 I got shit. I bluffed the big ringer. 1174 01:16:20,244 --> 01:16:22,663 Let's go. Let's go. 1175 01:16:22,747 --> 01:16:26,500 Get up. Get off your ass. We're done. Come on. 1176 01:16:26,584 --> 01:16:29,462 Anytime, anyplace, anywhere- Oh, by the way, anybody. 1177 01:16:29,545 --> 01:16:32,256 Buy some real jewelry, you fucking cheap bastard. 1178 01:16:32,339 --> 01:16:33,841 Unbelievable. 1179 01:16:33,924 --> 01:16:36,886 - What were you doing in there? - I didn't have it. 1180 01:16:36,969 --> 01:16:38,888 You didn't have it? 1181 01:16:38,971 --> 01:16:42,016 Since when you have to have it to take a pot off a hump like that? 1182 01:16:42,099 --> 01:16:44,143 - A grade schooler'd play back at that guy. - I was waiting. 1183 01:16:44,226 --> 01:16:46,604 He was going to bluff at the wrong pot. I was gonna take him. 1184 01:16:46,687 --> 01:16:52,109 We don't have time. That guy was papier-mache. You gotta make strong moves. 1185 01:16:52,193 --> 01:16:56,071 The move was folding. I can't lose what I don't put in the middle. 1186 01:16:56,155 --> 01:17:00,075 Oh, Jesus, you know what? Fuck all that 'cause we needed that pot. 1187 01:17:00,159 --> 01:17:02,495 What are we up to? 1188 01:17:05,498 --> 01:17:07,458 That's like seven. Seven. 1189 01:17:07,541 --> 01:17:12,087 With that pot you just dumped on that fucking V-neck sweater, we would've had ten. 1190 01:17:12,171 --> 01:17:15,049 Look at you. One 64-hour session, and you need a nap. 1191 01:17:15,132 --> 01:17:18,594 - We don't have time for a fucking nap. - No, we don't. That's all right. Come on. 1192 01:17:18,677 --> 01:17:20,805 I know what you need. 1193 01:17:20,888 --> 01:17:23,307 - I got just the place for you. Yeah, yeah. - Fuck. 1194 01:17:32,525 --> 01:17:36,320 Feel like I'm gonna get whacked sitting here like this. 1195 01:17:38,405 --> 01:17:44,036 We got 7,300, Mike. We gotta double that in two days. 1196 01:17:44,995 --> 01:17:48,582 We're gonna get close. I'm sure if we come up a little short, Grama- 1197 01:17:48,666 --> 01:17:50,292 We come up even a little short... 1198 01:17:50,376 --> 01:17:54,129 Grama will shoot us and bury us in a hole somewhere. 1199 01:17:55,714 --> 01:17:58,384 Now, I know this game up in Binghamton. 1200 01:17:58,467 --> 01:18:00,636 - In Binghamton? - Yeah, yeah. 1201 01:18:00,719 --> 01:18:05,850 It's like 16 or 17 guys. Two full tables. All municipal workers. 1202 01:18:05,933 --> 01:18:09,144 They come play right after they get their paychecks. It's very fat. 1203 01:18:10,062 --> 01:18:13,691 Are you sure? Binghamton's five hours each way. 1204 01:18:13,774 --> 01:18:18,404 Yeah. Look, I figure there's 15 or 20 grand in that room, okay? 1205 01:18:18,487 --> 01:18:22,157 If we get even half of that, we're home. 1206 01:18:22,241 --> 01:18:23,617 Lead me to it. 1207 01:18:34,753 --> 01:18:39,508 - Municipal workers, huh? - What? These guys work for the city. 1208 01:18:39,592 --> 01:18:41,760 They work for the state, you idiot. 1209 01:18:42,887 --> 01:18:45,139 Oh, this is just stupid. 1210 01:18:45,222 --> 01:18:47,933 Look, we're here, okay? 1211 01:18:48,017 --> 01:18:50,019 You got any better ideas? 1212 01:18:50,102 --> 01:18:52,229 How the hell am I supposed to even get in this game? 1213 01:18:52,313 --> 01:18:56,400 No, it's easy. The whole time I was in the joint, I was just dumping money to guards. 1214 01:18:56,483 --> 01:19:00,946 This one guy, Pete Frye, I probably lost like ten grand over 18 months. 1215 01:19:01,030 --> 01:19:03,449 He thinks I'm a total fish. 1216 01:19:03,532 --> 01:19:06,660 He told me anytime I want a game when I got out, just look up his nephew. 1217 01:19:06,744 --> 01:19:10,372 You just go in there, you ask for Sean Frye, you're in. 1218 01:19:10,456 --> 01:19:12,666 You're gonna clean this game up. These guys are total suckers. 1219 01:19:14,627 --> 01:19:17,379 All right. Give me eight hours. 1220 01:19:17,463 --> 01:19:21,383 - Come back at 7:00, 7:30. - What am I gonna do for eight hours? 1221 01:19:21,467 --> 01:19:23,928 - Why don't I come in? I'll sit for a little while. - No. 1222 01:19:24,011 --> 01:19:28,390 - No, not a chance. - I'll sit at the other table and play straight. 1223 01:19:28,474 --> 01:19:32,019 You wanna play straight? You go in there, I'll be back in eight hours. 1224 01:19:34,521 --> 01:19:36,523 Jesus. 1225 01:19:36,607 --> 01:19:39,526 All right, all right. I'll go find a fucking bowling alley. 1226 01:19:39,610 --> 01:19:41,278 I don't know. 1227 01:19:46,450 --> 01:19:48,410 Excuse me. 1228 01:19:48,494 --> 01:19:52,581 - Can I help you? - Yeah, I'm looking for Sean Frye. 1229 01:19:54,625 --> 01:19:57,378 Yeah, right over there in that cap. 1230 01:19:57,461 --> 01:19:59,129 Thanks. 1231 01:20:04,176 --> 01:20:05,761 Let's go. 1232 01:20:05,844 --> 01:20:08,222 - Sean Frye? - That's right. 1233 01:20:08,305 --> 01:20:12,059 Yeah, your Uncle Pete told me to come by if I ever was around here. 1234 01:20:13,310 --> 01:20:15,187 You one of his students? 1235 01:20:16,522 --> 01:20:20,067 Oh, no, no. I wasn't inside. 1236 01:20:20,818 --> 01:20:22,778 - You know him from hunting then, huh? - Yeah, yeah, actually. 1237 01:20:22,861 --> 01:20:27,157 I met him over at- He took me for a grand over at the lodge. 1238 01:20:27,241 --> 01:20:30,119 That's the buy-in here. We play 20-40 Stud. 1239 01:20:30,202 --> 01:20:32,538 - Grab a seat. - Great. 1240 01:20:42,756 --> 01:20:44,925 - How you doing? I'm Mike. - How you doing? Vitter. 1241 01:20:45,009 --> 01:20:46,802 - Osborne. - Hi. 1242 01:20:46,885 --> 01:20:48,053 This is Whitley. 1243 01:20:48,137 --> 01:20:49,638 Bet 40. 1244 01:20:50,723 --> 01:20:52,683 Back at ya. 1245 01:20:52,766 --> 01:20:56,895 - All right. - You and me, Mike. 1246 01:20:57,896 --> 01:21:00,691 Another 40. 1247 01:21:00,774 --> 01:21:03,277 All right, 40 it is. 1248 01:21:04,445 --> 01:21:06,321 Flush. 1249 01:21:06,405 --> 01:21:10,325 Generally, the rule is, the nicer the guy, the poorer the card player. 1250 01:21:10,409 --> 01:21:13,746 And these guys, despite being cops, are real sweethearts. 1251 01:21:15,289 --> 01:21:17,750 I'm right on schedule, up 4,200. 1252 01:21:17,833 --> 01:21:20,210 The morning can't get here soon enough. 1253 01:21:22,671 --> 01:21:25,299 Holy shit! That's a hell of an elk. 1254 01:21:25,382 --> 01:21:27,342 My grandfather got that one. Ain't that a beauty? 1255 01:21:27,426 --> 01:21:29,386 - Hey, fellas. - Hey, Bear! 1256 01:21:29,470 --> 01:21:32,931 Met this guy down at the bowling alley. Says he likes to play cards. 1257 01:21:33,015 --> 01:21:35,350 You've come to the right place. 1258 01:21:36,435 --> 01:21:39,188 This is Whitley. Osborne. This guy's name is Mike. 1259 01:21:39,271 --> 01:21:42,524 - Mike? How are ya? Les Murphy. - This is Vitter. 1260 01:21:42,608 --> 01:21:44,943 - So, what are you guys playing? - 20-40 Stud. 1261 01:21:45,027 --> 01:21:46,236 Okay. Deal me in. 1262 01:21:47,196 --> 01:21:49,156 All right, your money's good here. 1263 01:21:49,239 --> 01:21:51,283 Give him some chips, start playing some cards. 1264 01:21:56,997 --> 01:22:00,334 Everybody ante. 1265 01:22:04,046 --> 01:22:06,131 Let's play some cards. 1266 01:22:17,351 --> 01:22:20,646 - Ace high bets. - I like what I have. 1267 01:22:20,729 --> 01:22:22,731 The bet is 20. 1268 01:22:22,815 --> 01:22:25,192 I know that look. I'm gonna fold. 1269 01:22:27,694 --> 01:22:29,613 Fold too. 1270 01:22:29,696 --> 01:22:32,741 I'll take it. 1271 01:22:32,825 --> 01:22:35,786 - Yeah, everybody ready? Fourth Street. - Yes, sir. 1272 01:22:42,292 --> 01:22:44,586 Raise you. 1273 01:22:44,670 --> 01:22:48,090 - I'm in. - Wow. Wow. A lot of action. 1274 01:22:49,049 --> 01:22:51,218 Lot of action. 1275 01:22:56,098 --> 01:22:59,184 - I got the flush. - Show me. What you got in here? 1276 01:23:02,521 --> 01:23:05,732 - Jesus. Who wants more? I'm in. - I'm in. 1277 01:23:05,816 --> 01:23:07,693 - I'm in. - Come on, come on. 1278 01:23:07,776 --> 01:23:10,195 I'm staging a late-night comeback here. 1279 01:23:11,864 --> 01:23:14,158 Late-night rally. 1280 01:23:14,241 --> 01:23:18,412 Okay? Just to warn you. 1281 01:23:19,997 --> 01:23:21,832 Ace high bets. 1282 01:23:24,877 --> 01:23:26,628 Ace checks. 1283 01:23:26,712 --> 01:23:30,549 - Check. - Check on an ace. All right. I'll check. 1284 01:23:30,632 --> 01:23:32,551 - Check. - Check. 1285 01:23:32,634 --> 01:23:35,137 All right, free card. Here we go. 1286 01:23:35,220 --> 01:23:37,806 - Hold on there a fucking second. - Easy. What are you doing? 1287 01:23:37,890 --> 01:23:41,101 - Give me the deck. - Relax, man. Don't get so agitated. 1288 01:23:41,185 --> 01:23:44,438 - Looks like we got a road gang here. - A what? 1289 01:23:44,521 --> 01:23:48,692 - What are you- What? - What the hell's going on over here, Stu? 1290 01:23:48,775 --> 01:23:50,777 This son of a bitch is base dealing. 1291 01:23:50,861 --> 01:23:53,488 - Caught a hanger, Sarge. - What? A hanger? 1292 01:23:53,572 --> 01:23:55,574 I don't even know what you're saying. 1293 01:23:55,657 --> 01:23:57,409 He's saying you're dealing off the bottom of the deck. 1294 01:23:57,492 --> 01:24:00,287 Oh, God. Come on, guys. 1295 01:24:00,370 --> 01:24:03,040 - What did he give him? - To me? 1296 01:24:03,123 --> 01:24:06,501 - Seven of hearts. - You boys professionals? You working? 1297 01:24:06,585 --> 01:24:09,630 No. Listen, I was winning before this guy got here. 1298 01:24:09,713 --> 01:24:12,633 Okay, okay. Let's let the cards do the talking. 1299 01:24:12,716 --> 01:24:15,552 If the seven didn't help you, we'll listen to what you say. Turn the cards. 1300 01:24:19,097 --> 01:24:20,724 Come on! It's three of a kind! 1301 01:24:20,807 --> 01:24:23,018 - Shut up! - I'm just sayin', it's three of a kind. 1302 01:24:23,101 --> 01:24:26,688 One last thing, Stu. 1303 01:24:27,981 --> 01:24:29,900 Scumbag! 1304 01:24:29,983 --> 01:24:31,985 Hey, all right, take it easy. 1305 01:24:32,069 --> 01:24:34,196 Aren't you supposed to read us our rights? 1306 01:24:34,279 --> 01:24:36,323 Here's your fuckin' rights! 1307 01:24:38,784 --> 01:24:41,245 Fuck you! 1308 01:24:54,967 --> 01:24:58,887 Get the fuck outta here, you cocksuckers! Shit! 1309 01:25:01,974 --> 01:25:04,184 Jesus! 1310 01:25:06,561 --> 01:25:08,480 Worm. 1311 01:25:10,524 --> 01:25:12,192 Worm? 1312 01:25:14,194 --> 01:25:17,239 Hey, Les. 1313 01:25:17,322 --> 01:25:19,241 Hey. 1314 01:25:19,324 --> 01:25:22,160 Hey, you all right? 1315 01:25:22,244 --> 01:25:26,290 - Mike? - Yeah. 1316 01:25:26,373 --> 01:25:28,959 You should've played those kings, Mike. 1317 01:25:29,042 --> 01:25:32,087 You're an asshole. 1318 01:25:32,170 --> 01:25:37,634 I know. I know. I'm sorry. 1319 01:25:37,718 --> 01:25:40,762 They took every fucking nickel. 1320 01:25:40,846 --> 01:25:43,682 I think I got 300 in my boot somewhere. 1321 01:25:45,684 --> 01:25:48,395 Oh, look at you. Fuck! 1322 01:25:48,478 --> 01:25:51,648 Fuck, I cannot believe I caught a hanger. 1323 01:25:51,732 --> 01:25:55,819 - It's never happened, I swear to God. - Where's the car? 1324 01:25:55,902 --> 01:25:59,281 - God, I think I cracked a rib. - What the fuck were you thinking? 1325 01:25:59,364 --> 01:26:02,492 - I was trying to give us an edge. - I had 'em. 1326 01:26:02,576 --> 01:26:05,078 Hey, I'm sorry we got banged up, all right? 1327 01:26:05,162 --> 01:26:07,080 I took a shot and I missed. That happens. 1328 01:26:07,164 --> 01:26:11,376 - Fucking happens all the time around you. - What, it doesn't happen to you? 1329 01:26:11,460 --> 01:26:14,379 You're the guy who flushed his whole fucking bankroll on one hand, Mike. 1330 01:26:14,463 --> 01:26:18,717 - Hey, fuck you, man. That was different. - Why? Explain that to me. 1331 01:26:18,800 --> 01:26:21,636 Why different, huh? What makes you so fucking special? 1332 01:26:21,720 --> 01:26:23,638 How come all your moves are so smart and noble... 1333 01:26:23,722 --> 01:26:25,891 and I'm always the idiot piece of shit? 1334 01:26:25,974 --> 01:26:28,977 You act like you're the only one with any fucking ambition. 1335 01:26:29,061 --> 01:26:32,773 What's your ambition, man? Tell me. I don't know. What is it? 1336 01:26:32,856 --> 01:26:35,108 - I don't even know. I don't think like that. - No, you don't think. 1337 01:26:35,192 --> 01:26:37,152 No, I don't think like you! 1338 01:26:37,235 --> 01:26:39,946 You always think you can beat the game straight up. That's not me. 1339 01:26:40,030 --> 01:26:42,616 I told you, I'm always gonna look for that edge. Always. 1340 01:26:42,699 --> 01:26:44,785 What's the edge now? 1341 01:26:44,868 --> 01:26:47,120 We owe 15 grand in a day. What do we do? 1342 01:26:47,204 --> 01:26:50,082 It's easy. We get the fuck outta Dodge, all right? 1343 01:26:51,458 --> 01:26:53,502 We just steer clear of the city for a while. 1344 01:26:53,585 --> 01:26:56,588 We'll hit the road. We'll be up again in no time. This'll all blow over. 1345 01:26:56,671 --> 01:26:58,715 Not a fucking chance I'm gonna live like that. 1346 01:26:58,799 --> 01:27:03,929 - You talk to Grama. You get him to stake me. - It's not gonna work, okay? 1347 01:27:05,263 --> 01:27:06,598 We're not dealing with Grama. 1348 01:27:09,142 --> 01:27:10,268 You said Grama's on his own. 1349 01:27:11,937 --> 01:27:15,148 - You told me Grama's on his own. - KGB bankrolled him. 1350 01:27:17,526 --> 01:27:21,363 - So you've just fucked us right in the ass. - Yeah, all the way, okay? 1351 01:27:21,446 --> 01:27:25,700 So you see what I'm saying? No fooling around. It's highway time. 1352 01:27:26,660 --> 01:27:29,204 Are you with me or not? 1353 01:27:29,287 --> 01:27:31,289 No, I'm not this time. 1354 01:27:38,839 --> 01:27:42,467 - Give me the keys. - You're really gonna go back there? 1355 01:27:43,760 --> 01:27:44,845 Yeah. 1356 01:27:47,139 --> 01:27:49,975 I'll see you when I see you. 1357 01:27:52,644 --> 01:27:55,981 Hey. At least you're rounding again, right? 1358 01:27:56,523 --> 01:27:59,484 You're gonna thank me for that someday. 1359 01:28:10,620 --> 01:28:14,666 Fold or hang tough. Call or raise the bet. 1360 01:28:14,749 --> 01:28:17,377 These are decisions you make at the table. 1361 01:28:17,461 --> 01:28:20,589 Sometimes the odds are stacked so clear, there's only one way to play it. 1362 01:28:20,672 --> 01:28:24,968 Other times, like holding a small pair against two over cards... 1363 01:28:25,051 --> 01:28:27,596 it's six to five, or even money, either way. 1364 01:28:27,679 --> 01:28:31,224 Then it's all about feel, what's in your guts. 1365 01:28:33,393 --> 01:28:35,395 Look at you. 1366 01:28:35,479 --> 01:28:37,564 Look at me. 1367 01:28:37,647 --> 01:28:40,734 - Come in. - No. 1368 01:28:41,776 --> 01:28:45,280 - Where's your friend? - He's gone. 1369 01:28:45,363 --> 01:28:50,368 - He's gone. - So you brought my money? 1370 01:28:51,495 --> 01:28:54,915 - I'm a little short. - How short? 1371 01:28:54,998 --> 01:28:56,750 The whole way. 1372 01:28:58,210 --> 01:28:59,878 There must be some kind of story. 1373 01:29:02,214 --> 01:29:04,716 Well... 1374 01:29:04,799 --> 01:29:08,053 as you can see, I can't pay you. 1375 01:29:08,136 --> 01:29:11,681 I see you're banged up pretty good. 1376 01:29:15,560 --> 01:29:17,562 You never should've vouched for that scumbag. 1377 01:29:21,608 --> 01:29:24,069 Maybe not. 1378 01:29:24,945 --> 01:29:28,448 - You're leaving me no outs here. - Why? 1379 01:29:28,532 --> 01:29:31,076 I can't trust you two aren't playing me. 1380 01:29:32,077 --> 01:29:33,870 I'm not the one working with a partner here. 1381 01:29:36,414 --> 01:29:40,585 You wanna take it up with KGB, you go right ahead. 1382 01:29:40,669 --> 01:29:44,464 Otherwise, you got one day, or this'll feel like a Swedish massage. 1383 01:30:03,441 --> 01:30:05,277 - Hey. - Hey, what's up? 1384 01:30:16,413 --> 01:30:19,165 You look like Duane Bobick after one round with Norton. 1385 01:30:19,916 --> 01:30:22,085 What the fuck happened to you? 1386 01:30:23,628 --> 01:30:25,130 Worm. 1387 01:30:26,923 --> 01:30:30,385 - When are you gonna listen? - I'm listening. 1388 01:30:30,468 --> 01:30:34,306 What do you need? 500? A grand? 1389 01:30:35,473 --> 01:30:36,975 I need 15,000. 1390 01:30:37,809 --> 01:30:39,811 - Fifteen? - Yep. 1391 01:30:40,478 --> 01:30:43,523 I need a blow job from Christy Turlington. 1392 01:30:43,607 --> 01:30:46,401 - Get the fuck outta here. $15,000? - Seriously, Joey. 1393 01:30:46,484 --> 01:30:49,446 What can you do for me? Five hundred dollars is not even gonna get me started. 1394 01:30:50,822 --> 01:30:55,327 Goddamn it, Mike, if 500 won't help, what's two grand gonna do? 1395 01:30:57,245 --> 01:30:59,831 What kind of trouble you in? 1396 01:30:59,914 --> 01:31:02,167 I'm in the worst kind, with the worst guy. 1397 01:31:03,585 --> 01:31:04,711 - KGB? - Yep. 1398 01:31:07,339 --> 01:31:09,257 Come here. 1399 01:31:10,342 --> 01:31:13,094 Didn't I tell you... 1400 01:31:13,178 --> 01:31:15,263 to never let that guy get a hold of you? 1401 01:31:16,181 --> 01:31:19,601 - You told me a lot of things. - Yeah, yeah. And you don't listen. 1402 01:31:19,684 --> 01:31:22,020 I tell you to play within your means, you risk your whole bankroll. 1403 01:31:22,103 --> 01:31:24,648 I tell you not to overextend yourself, to rebuild... 1404 01:31:24,731 --> 01:31:26,274 you go into hock for more. 1405 01:31:27,817 --> 01:31:29,819 I was giving you a living, Mike... 1406 01:31:29,903 --> 01:31:32,781 showing you the playbook I put together off my own beats. 1407 01:31:34,491 --> 01:31:36,284 - That wasn't enough for you- - Listen. 1408 01:31:36,368 --> 01:31:39,537 This is one time I don't need you to tell me how I fucked up. 1409 01:31:39,621 --> 01:31:41,456 I know I fucked up. 1410 01:31:41,539 --> 01:31:43,166 What I need from you is money. 1411 01:31:44,751 --> 01:31:47,087 - I need whatever money you can give me. - See, that's the thing. 1412 01:31:47,170 --> 01:31:48,755 This time there is no money. 1413 01:31:48,838 --> 01:31:53,927 I give you two grand, what's that buy you? A day? 1414 01:31:54,010 --> 01:31:55,595 No, I give it to you, I'm wasting it. 1415 01:31:55,679 --> 01:31:58,765 - That's fucking great. - You did it to yourself. 1416 01:31:58,848 --> 01:32:01,309 You had to put it all on the line for some Vegas pipe dream. 1417 01:32:01,393 --> 01:32:03,561 Yeah, I took a risk. 1418 01:32:03,645 --> 01:32:06,106 You see all the angles. You never have the fuckin' stones to play one. 1419 01:32:06,189 --> 01:32:09,984 Stones? You little punk. 1420 01:32:10,068 --> 01:32:12,904 I'm not playing for the thrill of fucking victory here. 1421 01:32:13,822 --> 01:32:18,660 I owe rent, alimony, child support. I play for money. 1422 01:32:18,743 --> 01:32:20,495 My kids eat. 1423 01:32:20,578 --> 01:32:22,580 I got stones enough not to chase cards, action... 1424 01:32:22,664 --> 01:32:26,501 or fucking pipe dreams of winning the World Series on ESPN. 1425 01:32:26,584 --> 01:32:30,588 You want me to call some people, try and buy you some time, I will. 1426 01:32:30,672 --> 01:32:34,509 Place to stay, or the truck. No problem. 1427 01:32:34,592 --> 01:32:37,762 But about the money, I gotta do this. I gotta say no. 1428 01:32:39,264 --> 01:32:42,267 That's fine. I understand. 1429 01:32:45,562 --> 01:32:48,231 - Hey, listen. - What? 1430 01:32:49,023 --> 01:32:50,942 I put it all on the line. That's true. 1431 01:32:51,025 --> 01:32:54,529 And you know what? It wasn't a bad beat. 1432 01:32:54,612 --> 01:32:56,531 I wasn't unlucky. 1433 01:32:56,614 --> 01:32:59,451 I got outplayed. I got outplayed that time. 1434 01:33:01,327 --> 01:33:04,122 But I know I'm good enough to sit at that table. 1435 01:33:05,123 --> 01:33:09,127 - It's not a fucking pipe dream. - I don't doubt your talent. 1436 01:33:09,210 --> 01:33:12,046 I never told anybody this. 1437 01:33:12,130 --> 01:33:16,176 About eight, nine months ago, I'm at the Taj, it's late... 1438 01:33:16,259 --> 01:33:18,344 and I see Johnny Chan walk in. 1439 01:33:18,428 --> 01:33:20,388 And he goes, he sits 300-600. 1440 01:33:20,472 --> 01:33:23,057 And the whole place stops when Johnny Chan walks in. 1441 01:33:23,141 --> 01:33:25,560 Everybody puts an eye on him. 1442 01:33:25,643 --> 01:33:28,897 After a little while, there wasn't a crap game going... 1443 01:33:28,980 --> 01:33:31,649 'cause all the high rollers are over there watching him. 1444 01:33:31,733 --> 01:33:34,194 Some are playing with him, giving away their money to this guy to say... 1445 01:33:34,277 --> 01:33:36,571 "Oh, I played with the World Champion." 1446 01:33:36,654 --> 01:33:38,490 And you know what I did? I sat down. 1447 01:33:38,573 --> 01:33:41,493 Nah, you need 50, 60 grand to play right in that game. 1448 01:33:41,576 --> 01:33:44,829 I had six, but I had to know. 1449 01:33:44,913 --> 01:33:46,623 What happened? 1450 01:33:46,706 --> 01:33:49,918 Played tight for an hour. I folded mostly, and then I made a score. 1451 01:33:50,001 --> 01:33:53,630 - Wired aces or kings? - Rags. 1452 01:33:55,298 --> 01:33:58,384 I had nothing. But he raised. 1453 01:33:58,468 --> 01:34:02,138 And I just decided I don't care about the money. 1454 01:34:02,222 --> 01:34:06,184 I'm just gonna outplay the guy. I'm just gonna outplay this guy this hand. 1455 01:34:07,227 --> 01:34:09,938 - I'll re-raise. - Re-raise. 1456 01:34:10,021 --> 01:34:11,731 - You played right back at him, huh? - Oh, yeah. 1457 01:34:11,815 --> 01:34:13,316 He just comes right back over the top of me... 1458 01:34:13,399 --> 01:34:16,903 trying to bully me like I'm some fucking tourist. 1459 01:34:16,986 --> 01:34:18,905 I hesitate for two seconds. I'll re-raise. 1460 01:34:18,988 --> 01:34:21,950 And he makes a move toward his checks, and he looks at me. 1461 01:34:22,033 --> 01:34:25,495 And he looks at his cards, and he looks at me again. 1462 01:34:26,538 --> 01:34:28,748 And he mucked it. I took it down. 1463 01:34:28,832 --> 01:34:33,711 "Did you have it?" "I'm sorry, John. I don't remember." 1464 01:34:35,713 --> 01:34:38,633 I got up, and I walked to the cashier. 1465 01:34:38,716 --> 01:34:42,011 I sat with the best in the world, and I won. 1466 01:34:42,095 --> 01:34:45,932 You put a fucking move on Chan, you son of a bitch. 1467 01:34:46,015 --> 01:34:49,435 So that's why you made that run on KGB's place. 1468 01:34:49,519 --> 01:34:51,020 That's right. 1469 01:34:52,814 --> 01:34:54,399 And I'll do it again if I can. 1470 01:34:57,026 --> 01:34:58,528 Then I'm rooting for you, Mike. 1471 01:35:00,280 --> 01:35:02,574 I'll see you around, Knish. 1472 01:35:03,741 --> 01:35:07,120 Is this temporary? Will you be back next semester? 1473 01:35:08,121 --> 01:35:10,164 Oh, I think we both know I'm no lawyer. 1474 01:35:11,583 --> 01:35:14,419 I hope my story didn't discourage you. 1475 01:35:14,502 --> 01:35:19,549 No. It inspired me. I think I was on my way out anyway. 1476 01:35:19,632 --> 01:35:23,428 - But now you're here. - That's right. 1477 01:35:23,511 --> 01:35:26,848 - You're in trouble? - Yes, sir, I am. 1478 01:35:26,931 --> 01:35:31,269 Not with the law. I owe. 1479 01:35:32,687 --> 01:35:35,148 - A gambling debt? - Yeah. 1480 01:35:35,231 --> 01:35:40,278 It's not mine. It's- I vouched for the wrong guy. 1481 01:35:41,362 --> 01:35:45,074 - So now it's on me. - I understand. 1482 01:35:47,452 --> 01:35:50,163 So, what will it take for you to be free of this? 1483 01:35:52,832 --> 01:35:55,501 I need 15,000 tonight. 1484 01:36:03,259 --> 01:36:05,345 - I'm not a wealthy man, Michael. - I know. 1485 01:36:05,428 --> 01:36:09,474 And it kills me to ask you, but... 1486 01:36:09,557 --> 01:36:11,684 I don't have any other play here. 1487 01:36:11,768 --> 01:36:14,729 So, if you can help me at all- 1488 01:36:14,812 --> 01:36:16,940 I hate to see you like this. 1489 01:36:17,023 --> 01:36:19,567 I want to help you, Michael. But $15,000- 1490 01:36:19,651 --> 01:36:21,486 I know. 1491 01:36:28,993 --> 01:36:30,995 If it must be tonight... 1492 01:36:32,413 --> 01:36:34,874 then ten is the best I can do. 1493 01:36:36,751 --> 01:36:38,544 Would you do that? 1494 01:36:43,549 --> 01:36:48,596 When my mother let me leave the yeshiva, it nearly broke her. 1495 01:36:49,722 --> 01:36:54,310 But she knew- She knew the life I had to lead. 1496 01:36:55,436 --> 01:36:59,315 To do that for another is a mitzvah. 1497 01:37:01,109 --> 01:37:04,362 And for that, I owe. 1498 01:37:19,711 --> 01:37:22,171 So you take this money... 1499 01:37:22,255 --> 01:37:25,299 and you get yourself out of this trouble. 1500 01:37:25,383 --> 01:37:28,428 You hear me? 1501 01:37:32,890 --> 01:37:34,684 I know you can. 1502 01:37:37,311 --> 01:37:41,691 I promise that I'm gonna- I'll pay it back. 1503 01:37:43,109 --> 01:37:44,736 Good luck. 1504 01:38:07,425 --> 01:38:10,803 I've often seen these people, these squares, at the table. 1505 01:38:10,887 --> 01:38:13,848 Short-stacked and long odds against, all their outs gone... 1506 01:38:13,931 --> 01:38:17,435 one last card in the deck that can help them. 1507 01:38:19,729 --> 01:38:23,024 I used to wonder how they could let themselves get into such bad shape... 1508 01:38:24,609 --> 01:38:26,944 and how the hell they thought they could turn it around. 1509 01:38:34,368 --> 01:38:36,704 Just walking in here makes me queasy. 1510 01:38:36,788 --> 01:38:39,457 The brick walls. The fucking mopes at the tables. 1511 01:38:39,540 --> 01:38:43,544 The musty smell. I feel like Buckner walking back into Shea. 1512 01:38:44,462 --> 01:38:46,923 But what choice do I have? 1513 01:38:47,006 --> 01:38:49,425 So, you have my money? 1514 01:38:49,509 --> 01:38:51,177 I owe you that money tomorrow, right? 1515 01:38:54,263 --> 01:38:56,140 So it's still mine. 1516 01:38:56,766 --> 01:39:01,229 For the next eight hours, it is yours. 1517 01:39:01,312 --> 01:39:04,565 But if you don't have it all by then... 1518 01:39:04,649 --> 01:39:06,317 then you are mine. 1519 01:39:07,527 --> 01:39:09,904 Well... 1520 01:39:15,159 --> 01:39:18,788 I got $10,000. I'm looking for a game. 1521 01:39:20,706 --> 01:39:22,834 - You sure? - You heard me. 1522 01:39:27,547 --> 01:39:30,716 So, we'll play. Heads up. 1523 01:39:30,800 --> 01:39:34,095 We both start with a couple of racks. 1524 01:39:34,178 --> 01:39:37,014 Blinds, 25 and 50? 1525 01:39:38,391 --> 01:39:42,019 And we don't stop until one of us has it all. 1526 01:39:44,772 --> 01:39:47,024 Let's do it. 1527 01:40:11,883 --> 01:40:14,635 I'm gonna raise. 1528 01:40:14,719 --> 01:40:16,512 Thousand straight. 1529 01:40:16,596 --> 01:40:19,390 Very aggressive. 1530 01:40:19,473 --> 01:40:21,475 A new day. 1531 01:40:21,559 --> 01:40:26,022 And you won't be pushed around. 1532 01:40:26,105 --> 01:40:29,567 But... I re-raise. 1533 01:40:30,443 --> 01:40:33,362 Five thousand. 1534 01:40:36,032 --> 01:40:38,618 Doyle Brunson says, "The key to No-Limit... 1535 01:40:38,701 --> 01:40:40,745 is to put a man to a decision for all his chips." 1536 01:40:41,412 --> 01:40:42,997 Teddy's just done it. 1537 01:40:43,080 --> 01:40:46,667 He's representing aces, the only hand better than my cowboys. 1538 01:40:46,751 --> 01:40:49,378 I can't call and give him a chance to catch. 1539 01:40:49,462 --> 01:40:52,965 I can only fold, if I believe him. Or- 1540 01:40:53,049 --> 01:40:55,259 I'll re-raise. I'm all in. 1541 01:41:26,457 --> 01:41:27,792 Take it down. 1542 01:41:36,300 --> 01:41:37,677 In a heads-up match... 1543 01:41:37,760 --> 01:41:41,764 the size of your stack is almost as important as the quality of your cards. 1544 01:41:41,847 --> 01:41:44,517 I chopped one of his legs out in the first hand. 1545 01:41:44,600 --> 01:41:46,185 Now all I have to do is lean on him- 1546 01:41:46,269 --> 01:41:48,271 - Check. - until he falls over. 1547 01:41:50,147 --> 01:41:51,774 Bet a thousand. 1548 01:41:51,857 --> 01:41:55,403 Call. I'll call. 1549 01:41:59,198 --> 01:42:01,450 Check. 1550 01:42:01,534 --> 01:42:04,495 What's that, 2,500 there? I'm gonna tap you, Teddy. 1551 01:42:15,381 --> 01:42:16,465 Jacks up. 1552 01:42:19,218 --> 01:42:20,845 Very good. 1553 01:42:22,513 --> 01:42:24,765 Good hand. 1554 01:42:24,849 --> 01:42:29,145 Catching that Jack on the turn. 1555 01:42:29,228 --> 01:42:33,816 - You got lucky there. - Yep, it was luck. 1556 01:42:35,151 --> 01:42:37,778 So, that's it then? 1557 01:42:37,862 --> 01:42:43,409 Just like a young man coming in for a quickie. 1558 01:42:43,492 --> 01:42:47,997 I feel so unsatisfied. 1559 01:42:48,080 --> 01:42:49,540 I'm sorry. 1560 01:42:49,623 --> 01:42:53,252 You must feel proud and good. 1561 01:42:54,295 --> 01:42:57,590 Strong enough to beat the world. 1562 01:42:58,674 --> 01:43:02,011 - I feel fine. - Me too. I feel okay. 1563 01:43:04,889 --> 01:43:08,225 'Course maybe we check with one other guy, see how he feels. 1564 01:43:08,893 --> 01:43:10,895 Grama! 1565 01:43:14,398 --> 01:43:16,442 I thought I smelled him. 1566 01:43:17,360 --> 01:43:19,195 I'll take what's ours. 1567 01:43:19,278 --> 01:43:21,614 'Course you could let it ride, Mike. 1568 01:43:21,697 --> 01:43:25,326 Take your chances. You could let this happen, Grama? 1569 01:43:25,409 --> 01:43:27,370 Sure, partner. 1570 01:43:27,453 --> 01:43:30,581 He still has till morning to make good. 1571 01:43:30,664 --> 01:43:35,669 You know what? I got my five grand here. That's just fine by me. 1572 01:43:35,753 --> 01:43:38,547 - I'm going home. - Fine. 1573 01:43:38,631 --> 01:43:41,425 It's a fucking joke anyway. 1574 01:43:42,259 --> 01:43:46,263 After all, I am paying you with your money. 1575 01:43:49,141 --> 01:43:51,894 - What did you say? - Your money. 1576 01:43:53,062 --> 01:43:58,567 I am still up 20 grand from this last time I stick it in you. 1577 01:44:00,653 --> 01:44:03,823 They're trying to goad me, trying to own me. 1578 01:44:03,906 --> 01:44:08,702 But this isn't a gunfight. It's not about pride or ego. It's only about money. 1579 01:44:09,787 --> 01:44:12,540 I can leave now, even with Grama and KGB... 1580 01:44:12,623 --> 01:44:15,042 and halfway to paying Petrovsky back. 1581 01:44:15,126 --> 01:44:16,293 That's the safe play. 1582 01:44:18,379 --> 01:44:21,298 I told Worm you can't lose what you don't put in the middle. 1583 01:44:23,300 --> 01:44:25,970 - Deal 'em. - But you can't win much either. 1584 01:44:28,222 --> 01:44:29,765 Checks! 1585 01:44:32,977 --> 01:44:35,813 - Double the blinds? - Yeah. 1586 01:44:36,814 --> 01:44:38,315 Table stakes. 1587 01:44:39,150 --> 01:44:41,944 Good. Feel free to reload at any time. 1588 01:44:43,245 --> 01:44:44,445 Yob tvoyu mat. 1589 01:44:58,502 --> 01:45:01,630 You must be kicking yourself... 1590 01:45:01,714 --> 01:45:04,967 for not walking out when you could. 1591 01:45:08,137 --> 01:45:10,347 Bad judgment. 1592 01:45:11,474 --> 01:45:14,810 But... don't you worry, son. 1593 01:45:15,478 --> 01:45:18,397 It will all be over soon. 1594 01:45:24,570 --> 01:45:26,197 Okay. 1595 01:45:51,639 --> 01:45:53,974 Check. 1596 01:45:54,058 --> 01:45:56,602 No check here. I tap you. 1597 01:46:12,409 --> 01:46:14,745 I'm laying this down, Teddy. 1598 01:46:16,705 --> 01:46:18,707 Top two pair. 1599 01:46:20,084 --> 01:46:22,962 It's a monster hand, and I'm gonna lay that down... 1600 01:46:23,045 --> 01:46:26,257 'cause you got two-four, and I'm not gonna draw against a made hand. 1601 01:46:31,971 --> 01:46:34,557 Lays down a monster. 1602 01:46:41,188 --> 01:46:43,774 Should have paid me off on that. 1603 01:46:46,944 --> 01:46:49,446 Why the fuck did you lay that down? 1604 01:47:05,212 --> 01:47:08,757 Wow. Not hungry? 1605 01:47:09,883 --> 01:47:11,969 Mr. Son of a Bitch. 1606 01:47:12,928 --> 01:47:15,431 Let's play some cards. 1607 01:47:15,514 --> 01:47:17,391 The rule is this: 1608 01:47:17,474 --> 01:47:20,477 You spot a man's tell, you don't say a fucking word. 1609 01:47:21,186 --> 01:47:23,314 I finally spotted KGB's. 1610 01:47:23,397 --> 01:47:27,151 Usually I'd have let him go on chewing those Oreos till he was dead broke. 1611 01:47:27,234 --> 01:47:31,113 But I don't have that kind of time. I've only got till morning. 1612 01:47:32,698 --> 01:47:36,952 Not even Teddy KGB's immune to getting a little rattled. 1613 01:47:37,036 --> 01:47:40,372 Enough is enough, Teddy. Finish the fucking kid off. 1614 01:47:40,456 --> 01:47:43,375 Hanging around. Hanging around. 1615 01:47:44,043 --> 01:47:48,172 Kid's got alligator blood. Can't get rid of him. 1616 01:47:51,300 --> 01:47:54,053 No, I'm not going anywhere. Double the blind. 1617 01:47:54,136 --> 01:47:56,722 Okay. 1618 01:47:56,805 --> 01:47:58,641 I call. 1619 01:48:08,817 --> 01:48:09,818 Check. 1620 01:48:22,247 --> 01:48:23,749 Two grand. 1621 01:48:27,419 --> 01:48:29,672 All right, I'll call the two grand. I'll gamble. 1622 01:48:29,755 --> 01:48:31,674 Don't splash the pot. 1623 01:48:33,258 --> 01:48:38,430 You're on a draw, Mike? Go away. This one is not good for you. 1624 01:48:38,514 --> 01:48:45,104 And in my club, I will splash the pot whenever the fuck I please. 1625 01:48:45,604 --> 01:48:47,231 Okay. 1626 01:48:55,739 --> 01:48:57,074 I'm gonna check, Teddy. 1627 01:48:58,617 --> 01:49:00,994 That's right. 1628 01:49:01,078 --> 01:49:05,165 Big daddy... 1629 01:49:05,249 --> 01:49:07,793 bets... 1630 01:49:07,876 --> 01:49:09,920 the pot. 1631 01:49:14,842 --> 01:49:15,926 That's 4,400. 1632 01:49:16,009 --> 01:49:19,722 All right, I'm gonna call you, or else I won't respect myself tomorrow morning. 1633 01:49:19,805 --> 01:49:23,559 Respect is all you'll have left in the morning. 1634 01:49:25,936 --> 01:49:29,106 Last card coming. 1635 01:49:39,783 --> 01:49:41,702 Check. 1636 01:49:41,785 --> 01:49:43,996 It hurts, doesn't it? 1637 01:49:45,497 --> 01:49:48,751 You can't believe what fell. 1638 01:49:49,877 --> 01:49:53,422 All your dreams... dashed. 1639 01:49:53,505 --> 01:49:56,133 Hopes down the fucking drain. 1640 01:49:57,217 --> 01:50:00,679 Your fate, he is sitting right beside you. 1641 01:50:01,930 --> 01:50:04,683 That ace could not have helped you. 1642 01:50:06,894 --> 01:50:12,232 I bet it all. 1643 01:50:17,571 --> 01:50:20,324 You're right, Teddy. The ace didn't help me. 1644 01:50:22,493 --> 01:50:24,953 I flopped a nut straight. 1645 01:50:26,705 --> 01:50:28,499 Motherfucker! 1646 01:50:28,700 --> 01:50:30,000 Yob tvoyu mat! 1647 01:50:30,125 --> 01:50:33,712 - Motherfucker! That is it! - That's it? 1648 01:50:33,796 --> 01:50:35,214 What the fuck you talking about? 1649 01:50:35,297 --> 01:50:38,050 - Take him down, Teddy. - Nyet! Nyet! No more! 1650 01:50:38,133 --> 01:50:40,469 No! Not tonight! 1651 01:50:40,552 --> 01:50:45,140 This son of bitch, all night he check, check, check. 1652 01:50:45,224 --> 01:50:47,267 He trapped me! 1653 01:50:47,351 --> 01:50:49,937 You feeling satisfied now, Teddy? 1654 01:50:50,020 --> 01:50:52,815 'Cause I can go on busting you up all night. 1655 01:50:52,816 --> 01:50:54,516 Nyet! Nyet. 1656 01:51:01,532 --> 01:51:04,701 He beat me. Straight up. 1657 01:51:05,702 --> 01:51:07,704 Pay him. 1658 01:51:08,997 --> 01:51:12,376 Pay that man his money. 1659 01:51:54,084 --> 01:51:57,212 Turned my ten grand into just over 60. 1660 01:51:57,296 --> 01:52:01,174 Paid 15 to Grama, six went back to the Chesterfield. 1661 01:52:01,258 --> 01:52:04,678 As for Worm, I figure we're even. 1662 01:52:04,761 --> 01:52:07,514 And after the ten going back to the professor... 1663 01:52:07,598 --> 01:52:12,561 I'm back where I started, with three stacks of high society. 1664 01:52:21,278 --> 01:52:23,238 Hey. 1665 01:52:25,616 --> 01:52:30,537 - You look like hell. - You should've seen me yesterday. 1666 01:52:32,831 --> 01:52:36,126 - Are you okay? - Yeah, I'm okay. You? 1667 01:52:37,961 --> 01:52:39,838 I'm how I am. 1668 01:52:44,760 --> 01:52:46,261 So, you're outta here, huh? 1669 01:52:46,345 --> 01:52:50,849 Yeah, I figure there's nothing left for me here. 1670 01:52:53,477 --> 01:52:56,229 Listen, can you give this to Petrovsky? 1671 01:52:56,313 --> 01:53:00,734 I... didn't want to wake him up. It's still a little early. 1672 01:53:01,652 --> 01:53:03,654 Can I count on you to do that? 1673 01:53:04,613 --> 01:53:06,657 You could always count on me, Mike. 1674 01:53:09,660 --> 01:53:12,621 Thanks. Take care, Jo. 1675 01:53:13,622 --> 01:53:16,667 Hey. Call me. 1676 01:53:19,670 --> 01:53:21,463 If you need a lawyer. 1677 01:53:22,339 --> 01:53:24,424 I will. 1678 01:53:24,508 --> 01:53:26,885 And I will. 1679 01:53:45,946 --> 01:53:48,865 Kennedy Airport. 1680 01:53:56,832 --> 01:54:00,460 - So, where you headed? - I'm going to Vegas. 1681 01:54:00,544 --> 01:54:02,713 - Vegas, huh? - Yeah. 1682 01:54:03,588 --> 01:54:05,549 Good luck, man. 1683 01:54:05,632 --> 01:54:08,802 People insist on calling it luck. 1684 01:54:08,885 --> 01:54:11,221 Thanks. 1685 01:54:13,390 --> 01:54:16,601 First prize at the World Series of Poker is a million bucks. 1686 01:54:16,685 --> 01:54:19,980 Does it have my name on it? I don't know. 1687 01:54:20,814 --> 01:54:22,858 But I'm gonna find out.