The Player (2009)
Documentary maker John Appel made a film about gambling, winning and losing, based on the the memories of his father. Appel relates anecdotes to characterize his father and shed light on the events that led to his downfall. In between, we visit the horse races, where we meet an extremely good-humored bookie named Harry. Appel delves artistically into the mysterious mind of his father, who was not just a gambler, but a player of life.
Director: John Appel
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: November 21, 2009
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Player about?
- Documentary maker John Appel made a film about gambling, winning and losing, based on the the memories of his father. Appel relates anecdotes to characterize his father and shed light on the events that led to his downfall. In between, we visit the horse races, where we meet an extremely good-humored bookie named Harry. Appel delves artistically into the mysterious mind of his father, who was not just a gambler, but a player of life.
- Who directed The Player?
- The Player was directed by John Appel.
- How long is The Player?
- The Player has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is The Player?
- The Player is a Documentary film.