A small plot twist in the end adds up to the overall excitement. Mike Hodges gives us an excellent account of Jack's world, with the characters being vividly and convincingly portrayed. He is faced with corruption, lust, and ultimately, crime, and Marion does not seem to have the ability to bring him back. However, after his father arranges for him a job offer as a croupier in a casino, his life gets completely transformed: His new world and the creatures that live in it begin to devour him, and his character gets gradually reshaped. He lives a with his girlfriend Marion (McKee), an ex-cop who is deeply in love with him (while he is quite more reserved in his feelings). We are introduced to Jack (Owen), an average guy who tries (unsuccessfully) to make a living as a writer. In the 'Croupier', Mike Hodges takes us in a thrilling journey in the underworld of gambling.
