Atlantic City(1980)
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Atlantic City Synopsis
In a corrupt city, a small-time gangster and the estranged wife of a pot dealer find themselves thrown together in an escapade of love, money, drugs and danger.
Atlantic City (1980) is a crime, drama and romance film directed by Louis Malle, released on September 3, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Burt Lancaster, Susan Sarandon, Kate Reid and Michel Piccoli. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 308 ratings.
- Director:
- Louis Malle
- Writers:
- John Guare
- Producers:
- John Kemeny, Denis Héroux
- Cinematographer:
- Richard Ciupka
- Composer:
- Michel Legrand
- Production:
- Canadian Film Development Corporation, Selta Films, International Cinema Corporation (ICC), Cine-Neighbor, Famous Players
- Budget:
- $7,200,000
- Revenue:
- $12,729,675
- Status:
- Released
Atlantic City (1980) Trailer
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Atlantic City Cast & Crew
Main cast
Burt Lancaster
as Lou
Susan Sarandon
as Sally
Kate Reid
as Grace
Michel Piccoli
as Joseph
Hollis McLaren
as Chrissy
Robert Joy
as Dave
Al Waxman
as Alfie
Robert Goulet
as Singer
Moses Znaimer
as Felix
Angus MacInnes
as Vinnie
- Sean Sullivan
Sean Sullivan
as Buddy
Wallace Shawn
as Waiter
Key crew
Directed by Louis Malle, written by John Guare, produced by John Kemeny and Denis Héroux.
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Atlantic City Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 308 ratings.
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Atlantic City – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Atlantic City online?
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Atlantic City (1980) is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Atlantic City?
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The main cast of Atlantic City (1980) includes Burt Lancaster, Susan Sarandon, Kate Reid, Michel Piccoli and Hollis McLaren. The film was directed by Louis Malle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Atlantic City released?
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Atlantic City was released on September 3, 1980 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Atlantic City worth watching?
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Atlantic City (1980) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 308 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Atlantic City?
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Yes. The official Atlantic City trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.