DoubleDown
A Gambler’s Tale
Genres
Overview
Inspired by true events, DoubleDown is the story of Ali, a student struggling with money, his relationship and his crippling gambling addiction. Ali promises his girlfriend, Lea, that his next game will be his last and he must fight the temptation to play another round and double down on his chances.
Details
Budget
$10000
Revenue
$0
Runtime
14 min
Release Date
2023-11-25
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
0
Vote Average
0
Andre Frey
Ali
Dylan Baldwin
Belial
Melissa Steven
Lea
Herbie Bone
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