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Casino Jack and the United States of Money (2010): Cast & Ratings

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Casino Jack and the United States of Money is a 2010 documentary directed by Alex Gibney, starring Jack Abramoff, Tom DeLay and William Branner. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes and earned $176,865 worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes 2011. Critics gave it 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.

IMDb rating
7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes
81%
worldwide gross
$176.9K
award nomination
1
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Casino Jack and the United States of Money (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 58m (118 min)
Director
Alex Gibney
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Casino Jack and the United States of Money About?

The premise of Casino Jack and the United States of Money without spoilers.

This documentary explores the dramatic downfall of Jack Abramoff, charting his rise from a dedicated Republican to a convicted criminal. The film examines a complex network of dealings involving Indian casinos, alleged connections to Russian spies, and Chinese manufacturing, exposing the damaging impact of money in American politics. Through Abramoff's story, filmmaker Alex Gibney reveals how the pursuit of power can undermine democratic principles and highlights the troubling influence of wealth on politicians.

Casino Jack and the United States of Money Themes & Keywords

· 27 tags
  • corruption
  • money in politics
  • scheme
  • quid pro quo
  • kickback
  • racketeering
  • protection racket
  • extortion
  • political strategy
  • political process
  • political scandal
  • influence peddling
+15 more
  • political access
  • political power
  • power
  • campaign finance
  • bribery
  • republican
  • fanaticism
  • political zealotry
  • new right
  • interview
  • archive footage
  • lobbyist
  • lobbying
  • political corruption
  • money laundering
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Cast & crew

Casino Jack and the United States of Money Cast

Jack Abramoff leads the cast, with Tom DeLay and William Branner. Directed by Alex Gibney.

From the director

More from Alex Gibney

More films directed by Alex Gibney, best-rated first: Totally Under Control, Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie, Crazy, Not Insane and Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief.

Full filmography
Ratings

Casino Jack and the United States of Money Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Casino Jack and the United States of Money 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.

Box office

Casino Jack and the United States of Money Box Office

Casino Jack and the United States of Money grossed $176,865 worldwide.

2010 box office

Worldwide gross

$176.9K

US & Canada
$176.9K
Awards

Casino Jack and the United States of Money Awards & Nominations

Casino Jack and the United States of Money earned 1 award nomination, including Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes 2011.

1 nomination1 ceremony

Videos

Casino Jack and the United States of Money Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Casino Jack and the United States of Money.

Casino Jack and the United States of Money Trailer
Cars

Cars in Casino Jack and the United States of Money

20 cars on screen, including the Club Car Precedent and the 1997 Buick Regal.

All 20 cars
  • Club Car Precedent in Casino Jack and the United States of Money Club Car Precedent Important role
  • 1997 Buick Regal in Casino Jack and the United States of Money 1997 Buick Regal Minor role
  • 1992 Cadillac Seville STS in Casino Jack and the United States of Money 1992 Cadillac Seville STS Minor role
  • 2000 Chevrolet Impala in Casino Jack and the United States of Money 2000 Chevrolet Impala Minor role

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FAQ

Casino Jack and the United States of Money FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Casino Jack and the United States of Money, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Casino Jack and the United States of Money?

Casino Jack and the United States of Money runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

When was Casino Jack and the United States of Money released?

Casino Jack and the United States of Money was released on May 7, 2010.

Who directed Casino Jack and the United States of Money?

Casino Jack and the United States of Money was directed by Alex Gibney.

More films by Alex Gibney

Who is in the cast of Casino Jack and the United States of Money?

Casino Jack and the United States of Money stars Jack Abramoff, Tom DeLay and William Branner.

How much did Casino Jack and the United States of Money make at the box office?

Casino Jack and the United States of Money grossed $176,865 worldwide.

How is Casino Jack and the United States of Money rated?

Casino Jack and the United States of Money has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.

Was Casino Jack and the United States of Money nominated for any awards?

Casino Jack and the United States of Money received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does Casino Jack and the United States of Money have a post-credit scene?

No. Casino Jack and the United States of Money has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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