The Winner

A man in Las Vegas experiences an unusual streak of luck, consistently winning at gambling. His sudden success attracts several people who seek to exploit him for financial gain. These opportunists include his own brother and his girlfriend, who conspires with an accomplice to blackmail him. Additionally, criminals from New Jersey arrive in the city hoping to take advantage of his winnings.

This crime comedy thriller was directed by Alex Cox, following his work on Repo Man, Sid and Nancy, and Walker. The film stars Vincent D'Onofrio as the lucky gambler, Philip, alongside Rebecca De Mornay as Louise. The cast also features Michael Madsen, Delroy Lindo, Richard Edson, and Saverio Guerra. Produced by Village Roadshow Pictures, Clipsal Films, and Mark Damon Productions, the movie was a joint effort between the United States and Australia.

Audience reception for the film was generally low. It holds a rating of 4.7/10 on IMDb based on 1,000 votes and a rating of 4.4/10 on TMDB from 19 votes.