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Movie Info

Release Date: September 03, 1980
Runtime: 104 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (3)
Genres:
Drama Crime Romance
Budget: $7,200,000
Revenue: $12,729,675
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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πŸ…
100%
Tomatometer
85
85/100
Metacritic
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6.8/10
TMDB
295 votes
⭐
7.3/10
IMDb
19,617 votes
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Atlantic City

1980

"Dreams collide in the city of chance."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: Atlantic City, U.S.A? πŸ‡°πŸ‡· KO: μ•„ν‹€λž€ν‹± μ‹œν‹°? πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· EL: Ατλάντικ Σίτι? All international titles (3) →

Awards & Recognition

0 Wins
2 Nominations
2 Total
Oscars
2 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner
1982 Oscars Best Director Louis Malle
1982 Oscars Best Actor Burt Lancaster

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 3/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 3/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Budget: $7,200,000
Revenue: $12,729,675
Profit $5,529,675
ROI +76.8% (1.8x)

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Atlantic City is directed by Louis Malle .

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Keywords

#murder 247 #drugs 78 #gangster 70 #new jersey 25 #cocaine 21 #casino 18 #older man younger woman relationship 13 #mobster 12 #atlantic city 3 #casanova 2 #poker game 2 #lemon 1

Trivia & Fun Facts about Atlantic City

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  • The film was shot on location in Atlantic City, New Jersey, capturing the city's gritty atmosphere and reflecting the themes of corruption and decay within the narrative.

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  • Burt Lancaster, who played the lead role, was known for performing many of his own stunts, adding a layer of authenticity to his portrayal of the aging gangster.

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  • Louis Malle's direction in 'Atlantic City' is often compared to his previous work in 'Pretty Baby', particularly in how both films explore themes of desire and moral ambiguity.

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  • The film's score, composed by Michel Legrand, includes elements that blend jazz with classical motifs, reflecting the fusion of crime and romance central to the story.

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  • The casting of Kate Reid as the estranged wife of a pot dealer adds a layer of complexity to the narrative, as her character's backstory reveals the impact of drug culture on family dynamics.

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