Stu Ungar movie?

morgan · #1 03-09-2003, 06:04 AM

A friend of mine told me there is a movie in the works about the life of Stu Ungar. Does anyone know about this? Is it true? Any details?

Morgan

thebroker · #2 03-09-2003, 08:26 AM

It is true, however I don't really know any details. The book by Nolan Dalla will be released in spring of 2004. I read this in Greg Dinkin's Cardplayer article(march 14 issue). I'm sure the book will be much more factual than the film.

Dynasty · #3 03-09-2003, 05:21 PM

While having dinner with Nolan Dalla a couple weeks ago, Nolan seemed to think the film was not going to be a good portrayal of Stu's life.

DanS · #4 03-09-2003, 05:27 PM

Go to www.stueymovie.com. If you click on "the film," you can get a few clips of the movie, including one where Stuey (Michael Imperioli) is playing gin against Pat (Wax on, Daniel-san) Morita. That clip, unlike the other two, kinda makes me want to see the movie.

Dan

Bill Murphy · #5 03-09-2003, 08:39 PM

It would be possible to make a movie that has a good portrayal of Stu's life? He was an idiot savant card player, junkie filth otherwise.

That said, I can't wait for both the book and the movie.

PokerBabe(aka) · #6 03-09-2003, 09:34 PM

Babe was an extra in the movie, so I know it was filmed. Don't know if it will be released, however. Nolan's book will be a much more accurate account of the "kid's" life than the movie. LGPG, Babe [img]/forums/images/icons/heart.gif[/img]

beernutz · #7 03-09-2003, 11:32 PM

Yes, those clips look really good. I've seen entire movies that didn't have as many good parts as those 3 scenes.

**MR.MANHATTAN** · #8 03-11-2003, 01:35 AM

watch how u speak about the dead....he has alot of friends left.....in case u been in cave mr.please stake me......addiction is a disease not a crime...and where he is from ..the lower east side of manhattan...well kids were junkies b4 6th grade......walk a mile in the mans shoes..

TimTimSalabim · #9 03-11-2003, 01:45 PM

That web site also says that the movie will premiere at the Taos Talking Picture Festival April 10-13. Perhaps someone will go and give us a review.

Big Al · #10 03-11-2003, 06:17 PM

yeah, right...a bunch of Stu's buddies are going to start looking for Bill Murphy because of what he posted here...wake up pal. Maybe addiction is a disease, but ripping off your friends is a crime. Stu burned a lot of people in his time. He died broke in a sleazy hotel, not exactly a success story if you ask me...