Movies and TvShows featuring "playing-a-slot-machine" theme.

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is a drama film that follows a young working-class rebel named Colin Smith, who is sent to a reform school after committing a burglary. He discovers a talent for long-distance running and finds solace and freedom through the sport. However, he faces a moral dilemma when he is offered a chance for redemption by his school's governor.

In 'Lay the Favorite', a professional gambler named Beth becomes involved in a romantic relationship with a journalist named Jeremy. As Beth navigates the ups and downs of her gambling career in Las Vegas, she must also navigate the complexities of her newfound love. With elements of comedy, drama, and romance, this movie explores themes of trust, betrayal, and the pursuit of happiness. Will Beth be able to balance her personal and professional lives, or will her choices lead to unforeseen consequences?

When a telepathic fugitive with the ability to read minds is recruited by the National Security Agency, he becomes entangled in a web of deception and danger. As he struggles to control his powers and his own past catches up with him, he must navigate a world of spies, secrets, and hidden agendas. With his life on the line, he must use his unique abilities to uncover the truth and protect himself from those who would exploit his powers for their own gain.

August 31, 1986: Dangerously unhinged serial killer Johnathan Glick gets released from the Nevada State Penitentiary on a technicality. Three days after his release Johnathan arrives in Las Vegas, Nevada. Naturally, Johnathan decides to embark on another murderous rampage that came to be known as "The Glitter Gulch Holocaust".