The top 11 Blackjack movies and scenes in history.
While it isn’t too hard to find a game of blackjack, either with friends or online, the game is featured in many films, giving them an air of sophistication. Blackjack is an enchanting game, not only because of the huge wins but also because it's classy, thrilling and involves both luck and skill. It doesn't matter if you play at a Casino in Vegas or online, blackjack makes you feel cool, and here are nine of the coolest blackjack scenes and movies in history, which helped shape the legend surrounding this exquisite game.
Licence to Kill
As classy as the game itself, is 007, James Bond. Many Bond movies include casino settings but the only one featuring a truly amazing blackjack scene is the 1989 Licence to Kill. Needless to say Bond cannot lose and he wins £250,000 without batting an eye. Unbelievable sophisticated and debonair, but really one cannot expect anything else from the number one British Secret Service agent.
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
Moving from classy to sassy, Austin Powers treats the amused audience to one hilarious scene in this 1997 movie. Upon encountering the evil #2 they play blackjack and Austin is clearly defeated when he receives a five, yet he stays put. Featuring his true spirit he states that he also likes to live dangerously, which shows he at least understands that this game is not just about the right cards, but also about the right attitude.
Johnny Got His Gun
Nowadays when blackjack can be played by anyone at any time and thanks to mobile access, many players forget that this is an ancient game that existed long before online casinos. More than 40 years back Johnny Got His Gun was offering viewers a taste of authentic blackjack. This 1971 anti-war film has a memorable scene where soldiers philosophically discuss their lives as they play blackjack, and while it's very different from modern casino movies, it is a truly mesmerizing moment that any blackjack player will appreciate.
The Cooler
There aren't all that many romantic comedies which focus on casinos, but this 2003 film manages to mix up marginally tacky romance and blackjack, alongside with other casino games. It's a must-see for anyone who enjoys blackjack with lots of unforgettable scenes around the card table.
Swingers
In this fantastic film, Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn try to soothe a heartache with casino and reckless partying, creating a funny comedy with a darker drama edge. It captures the constant thrill and amazing fun involved in casino games and blackjack is certainly one of the stars.
Rainman
You need to have a heart of stone not to fall for Dustin Hoffman's touching performance in this 1988 movie, but when you see him at the blackjack table you don't feel compassion but awe. This famous and successful film has won four Oscars and we feel that the casino scenes ought to have received their own nomination.
Croupier
An unsuccessful writer finds a new career as a blackjack dealer and ends up getting into heaps of trouble. Clive Owen has done an amazing job in this 1998 film and he manages to show the casino world from an unusual angle.
Hangover
This hysterical 2009 comedy has no shortage of memorable moments, but for casino fans, the scene that takes it to a different level is where the characters unfairly win more than $82,000 while playing blackjack.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Going back in time again, this 1975 film is mainly famous for Jack Nicholson’s extraordinary acting, but real blackjack fans love watching the patients at the mental institution play for cigarettes. It's not stylish or even pretty, but it shows how this game can make any circumstances better.
Casino
With a winning combination of blackjack, DeNiro, Sharon Stone and the one and only Scorsese, this movie was a safe bet before it was even released. While there is nothing subtle about the vulgar players and the dark sides of Vegas featured in this film, it is a real classic.
21
It is only appropriate for this 2008 film to be closing this list. Based on actual events (well, kind of), this movie doesn’t just mention blackjack offhandedly but gives it a leading role. Viewers get a close-up of this game and what it's really about. It has many incredible blackjack scenes that will give any casino player an urge to play.
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