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* The World Poker Tour set was shipped to [[New Orleans]] for filming. |
* The World Poker Tour set was shipped to [[New Orleans]] for filming. |
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* During the production, [[Charles Durning]] treated the cast and crew to a tour of the [[National World War II Museum]] in New Orleans and recounted his own [[World War II]] experience at Normandy during the [[Battle of Normandy|D-Day]] invasion and in the [[Battle of the Bulge]], where he was wounded and taken prisoner. |
* During the production, [[Charles Durning]] treated the cast and crew to a tour of the [[National World War II Museum]] in New Orleans and recounted his own [[World War II]] experience at Normandy during the [[Battle of Normandy|D-Day]] invasion and in the [[Battle of the Bulge]], where he was wounded and taken prisoner. |
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* Erstwhile [[Bee Gee]] [[Barry Gibb]] sings a song called "Drown On The River" which he co-wrote with his sons [[Steve Gibb|Stephen]] and Ashley. You'd be hard-pressed to tell that Barry wasn't an authentic C&W writer and singer, but not surprised if you've heard the Bee Gees 1979 "Rest Your Love On Me". |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [http://www.highrollerlife.com/press_release.php?pressreleaseid=12 High Roller Magazine - Shannon Elizabeth states her claim] |
* [http://www.highrollerlife.com/press_release.php?pressreleaseid=12 High Roller Magazine - Shannon Elizabeth states her claim] |
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* [http://movies2.nytimes.com/gst/movies/movie.html?v_id=385869 The New York Times - Movies: Deal] |
* [http://movies2.nytimes.com/gst/movies/movie.html?v_id=385869 The New York Times - Movies: Deal] |
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* [http://www.columbia.edu/~brennan/beegees/07.html Gibb Songs 2007] |
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[[Category:Gambling films]] |
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Revision as of 00:35, 18 September 2007
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| Directed by | Gil Cates Jr |
| Written by | Gil Cates Jr Mark Weinstock |
| Produced by | Michael Arata Steve Austin Albert J. Salzer |
| Starring | Burt Reynolds Shannon Elizabeth |
| Cinematography | Tom Harting |
| Edited by | Jonathan Cates |
| Music by | Peter Rafelson |
| Distributed by | Seven Arts (non-USA) |
Release date | 2007 |
| Country |  United States |
| Language | English |
Deal is a 2007 drama film starring film actor Burt Reynolds, with Bret Harrison, and Shannon Elizabeth. The film, currently in post-production, tells the story of a former poker player (Reynolds) who tutors a younger player (Harrison). The film's climax is a fictional World Poker Tour championship.
World Poker Tour commentators Mike Sexton, Vince Van Patten and Courtney Friel play themselves. A number of other professional poker players and poker-playing celebrities, including Phil Laak, Antonio Esfandiari, Greg Raymer, Chris Moneymaker and Isabelle Mercier are in the cast.
Cast
Burt Reynolds
Shannon Elizabeth
Bret Harrison
Courtney Friel
Charles Durning
Phil Laak
Antonio Esfandiari
Vincent Van Patten
Michael Arata
Scott Lazar
Chris Moneymaker
Greg Raymer
Jennifer Tilly
Isabelle Mercier
Mike Sexton
Trivia
- The World Poker Tour set was shipped to New Orleans for filming.
- During the production, Charles Durning treated the cast and crew to a tour of the National World War II Museum in New Orleans and recounted his own World War II experience at Normandy during the D-Day invasion and in the Battle of the Bulge, where he was wounded and taken prisoner.
External links
- Official site
- Deal at the Internet Movie Database
- WPT to Hit the Big Screen
- Burt Reynolds is the Real Deal (scroll down)
- Red, White, and Blue Poker League: Deal - Burt Reynolds in Poker Movie
- World Poker Tour - PRODUCTION WRAPS ON FEATURE FILM DEAL WITH WORLD POKER TOUR CAST, SET AND STARS
- High Roller Magazine - Shannon Elizabeth states her claim
- The New York Times - Movies: Deal