Review of Casino Jack (2010) by Gene H — 15 Dec 2011

Think "wall street," think "boiler room"... Add: politics, government, lobbyist & TRUE STORY.

This review of Casino Jack (2010) was written by Gene H on 15 Dec 2011.

Casino Jack has generally received mixed reviews.

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