aka The Small Violent World of Sammy Lee.
"What do you mean you can't accept any more bets from me?"
A compère at a seedy strip club, Sammy Lee (Anthony Newley) is an inveterate gambler. With the subsequent problem of having reached his limit with the bookie, and he want his money, now! Cue Sammy's desperate struggle to keep one step ahead of the bookies heavies whilst wheeling and dealing to make the money he owes.
A film that is packed with early 60's flavour in and around London's Soho district. Based on a BBC play this doesn't sugar coat Sammy or his life, but it's to Newleys credit that you still want him to win out in the end.
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