Mississippi Grind

Mississippi Grind

108 mins | Drama, Comedy | July 4, 2015

Gerry is a talented but down-on-his-luck gambler whose fortunes begin to change when he meets Curtis, a younger, highly charismatic poker player. The two strike up an immediate friendship and Gerry quickly persuades his new friend to accompany him on a road trip to a legendary high stakes poker game in New Orleans. As they make their way down the Mississippi River, Gerry and Curtis manage to find themselves in just about every bar, racetrack, casino, and pool hall they can find, experiencing both incredible highs and dispiriting lows, but ultimately forging a deep and genuine bond that will stay with them long after their adventure is over.

Mississippi Grind

108 mins | Drama, Comedy | July 4, 2015

Mississippi Grind
Gerry is a talented but down-on-his-luck gambler whose fortunes begin to change when he meets Curtis, a younger, highly charismatic poker player. The two strike up an immediate friendship and Gerry quickly persuades his new friend to accompany him on a road trip to a legendary high stakes poker game in New Orleans. As they make their way down the Mississippi River, Gerry and Curtis manage to find themselves in just about every bar, racetrack, casino, and pool hall they can find, experiencing both incredible highs and dispiriting lows, but ultimately forging a deep and genuine bond that will stay with them long after their adventure is over.
IMDb rating 6.4
Producers Electric City Entertainment, Sycamore Pictures, Gowanus Projections
Original title Mississippi Grind
Directors Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck
Writers Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck

Cast

Ben Mendelsohn

as Gerry

Ryan Reynolds

as Curtis

Sienna Miller

as Simone

Lio Tipton

as Vanessa

Alfre Woodard

as Sam

James Toback

as Tony Roundtree

Robin Weigert

as Dorothy

Yvonne Landry

as Louise

Anthony Howard

as Larry

Jayson Warner Smith

as Clifford

Kerry Cahill

as Riverboat Waitress

Jane McNeill

as "Bloody Mary" Kate

Jason Shaffette

as Chuck Poker Dealer

P.J. Marshall

as Dale

Teri Wyble

as Home Buying Wife

Hunter Burke

as Home Buying Husband

Randy Austin

as Big Winner

Jared Bankens

as Skinny Thug

Joshua Powell

as Waiter

Tim Louie

as Dealer

Poland Perkins

as Older Gentleman

Don Brady

as Loser

Jay Cooper

as Dennis' Dealer

Joshua Wilcox

as Player One

Susan McPhail

as Donna

Leo "Bud" Welch

as Leo Welch

Samantha Beaulieu

as Curvy Woman

Jason Davis

as Dennis

Lucky Johnson

as Man in Bar

Shamarr Allen

as Local Bar Patron

Indigo

as Dora

Wes Lagarde

as Frat Boy

Cheri Jones

as Teller

Jamal Dennis

as Baller

Marshall Chapman

as Cherry

Cheri Williams

as Roulette Croupier

Joshua Varmall

as Blackjack Dealer

Joseph Blake Hollier

as Craps Croupier

Mary Patricia Seidel

as Steakhouse Waitress

Lauren Gros

as Alice

Chris Angerdina

as Racetrack Patron (uncredited)

Aaron J. Brooks

as Dog Track Patron (uncredited)

David Scott Gaudin

as High Roller (uncredited)

Justin Lebrun

as Pitboss (uncredited)