
Dirty Game in Casablanca
Seen it?1985 | 98 min | Action, Thriller
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- A natural pick for fans of cool, efficient anti-heroes and anyone who loves trying to stay one step ahead. Lean and efficient, like its main character. A good follow-up to Grindhouse.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Moves at a clip, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you prefer quiet, talky stories.
Dean, a failed American writer, receives some unexpected news: his wife, who belongs to a wealthy family, has filed for divorce. Stunned, he decides to commit suicide. His initial attempt fails when he has second thought. But during a drunken blackout spent gambling he wins big and promises all the winnings to the man who can kill him...but they must possess a special playing card.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jesús Franco
- William BergerDean Baker
- Analía IvarsJill Prentiss / Evans
- Carlos MendyEdwards
- Antonio MayansFreddy Blankton
- Muriel MontosséShirley Webster
- Ricardo PalaciosPapa Yul
- Juan SolerCharlie
- Jorge Laverny
- Luis BarbooDuke Foreman
- Alfredo Kier