Bay of Angels
★ 6.7 · 1963 · 84m · Romance · Drama
A bank clerk is drawn into the risky world of a gorgeous gambling addict.
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The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox
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Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game
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Cheaters
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2010 · ★ 6.3
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Hands Over the City
1963 · ★ 7.4
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