Summary American Marcus Wendell opens his first British casino, proclaiming his hatred of cheats. He tells how, at the very first Wendell casino a hundred and fifty years ago, Albert's great grandfather was branded a cheat, which Albert denies. Marcus knows that the gang are hustlers so that, when they agree to help Albert clear his ancestor's name in a grudge match, they are at a disadvantage. An elaborate scheme to sell Marcus a supposedly antique roulette wheel which is rigged backfires but fortune literally favours Albert when Marcus's own wheel, a family heirloom, proves that his ancestors were less honest than they claimed.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Robert Vaughn Adrian Lester Robert Glenister Rob Jarvis
Genres : Mystery Crime Drama
Release date : Jan 20, 2011
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Official sites : BBC
Language : English
Filming locations : London, England, UK
Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Kudos Film and Television American Movie Classics (AMC)
Summary American Marcus Wendell opens his first British casino, proclaiming his hatred of cheats. He tells how, at the very first Wendell casino a hundred and fifty years ago, Albert's great grandfather was branded a cheat, which Albert denies. Marcus knows that the gang are hustlers so that, when they agree to help Albert clear his ancestor's name in a grudge match, they are at a disadvantage. An elaborate scheme to sell Marcus a supposedly antique roulette wheel which is rigged backfires but fortune literally favours Albert when Marcus's own wheel, a family heirloom, proves that his ancestors were less honest than they claimed.
Genres : Mystery Crime Drama
Release date : Jan 20, 2011
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Official sites : BBC
Language : English
Filming locations : London, England, UK
Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Kudos Film and Television American Movie Classics (AMC)
