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Mississippi Burning

Mississippi Burning

1964. When America was at war with itself.

Released R 128 min 7.8/10 Votes: 112703
Two FBI agents investigating the murder of civil rights workers during the 60s seek to breach the conspiracy of silence in a small Southern town where segregation divides black and white. The younger agent trained in FBI school runs up against the small town ways of his partner, a former sheriff.
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1988-12-08
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alanparker.com
Language:
English
Budget:
$15M
Revenue:
$35M
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  • Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - A drug-fueled journey through Las Vegas with themes of gambling.
  • 21 - Based on the true story of a group of MIT students trained to count cards.
  • Ocean's Eleven - A heist film focused on a group coming together for a big score.
  • The Cooler - Involves the world of casinos and the life of a 'cooler' gambler.
  • Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels - Involves gambling and high-stakes situations in the criminal underworld.
  • Molly's Game - Based on the true story of a woman who ran high-stakes poker games.
  • Croupier - Follows the life of a casino croupier and the world of gambling.
  • The Sting - A classic con artist film revolving around intricate scams and bets.
  • The Card Counter - Follows a gambler whose past comes back to haunt him at the tables.
  • California Split - Explores the lives of two gamblers as they navigate the gambling scene.
  • Lucky You - Centers on a poker player trying to balance love and gambling.
  • Hard Eight - Focuses on the world of gambling with compelling character studies.
  • Uncut Gems - A high-pressure tale centered on a jeweler's risky gambling ventures.
  • The Gambler (1974) - A classic film exploring the existential crises of a college professor.
  • The Wolf of Wall Street - A fast-paced biopic capturing excess and risk, akin to gambling.
  • The Big Short - Explores risky financial practices, akin to high-stakes gambling.
  • Billions - Dives into the high-stakes world of finance and gambling-like risks.
  • The Hangover - A wild trip involving gambling in Las Vegas and outrageous situations.
  • Wild Card - Features a gambler who navigates the dangerous gambling underworld.
  • High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story - A biopic about a legendary gambler and his life struggles.
  • Betting the Farm - A documentary highlighting high-stakes gambling in farming.
  • Runner Runner - Involves online gambling and the risks associated with it.
  • Mississippi Burning - Similar name and explores dark themes, though not about gambling.
  • The Queen's Gambit - Focuses on a talented individual in the competitive world of chess.
  • Gambling on Extinction - A documentary examining the stakes of conserving wildlife.
  • The Last Casino - Explores a group of students engaging in card counting tactics.
  • Runner Runner - Explores themes of online gambling and the underworld.
  • Inside Man - Features a heist and the high stakes involved, similar to gambling.
  • The Good Wife - Involves a legal drama with elements of risk and high-stakes decisions.
  • Bad Lieutenant - Explores themes of addiction and consequence similar to gambling.
  • The Great Escape - Features high-stakes and clever planning akin to a gambling scenario.
  • Rush - Based on the high-stakes world of Formula 1 racing, reminiscent of gambling.
  • The Ocean - Focuses on conmen and the risks involved in their dealings.
  • A Star is Born - Explores the highs and lows of a life intertwined with chance and success.
  • God of Gamblers - A Hong Kong film centered around a gambling master and his adventures.
  • The Last Vegas - Focuses on a group venturing into the high-stakes gambling scene in Vegas.
  • The Setup - Involves the world of underground boxing with elements of gambling.
  • High Stakes - Centers around a poker game that becomes a life-or-death situation.

Last updated: 2024-09-25 17:22:36

  • Rounders
  • The Card Counter
  • California Split
  • Lucky You
  • Hard Eight
  • Uncut Gems
  • The Wolf of Wall Street
  • The Big Short
  • The Sting
  • Croupier
  • Molly's Game
  • The Gambler
  • The Hustler
  • Casino
  • Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
  • 21
  • Ocean's Eleven
  • The Cooler
  • Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
  • Billions
  • The Hangover
  • Bad Lieutenant
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