Based on a true story of a young woman at the head of a round of underground poker games.
Once arrested in a major round-up, the woman tells her lawyer the crucial episodes of her life.
Starting from her youth as a troubled child to her excellent sporting career, that, unfortunately, ended prematurely due to injury.
She starts to run an illegal gambling hall for some movie stars and later build a large private business.
But when some criminals infiltrate, then it’s only a matter of time before her entire empire falls on her head.
Extraordinary interpretation of Jessica Chastain, one of the best actresses of her generation, beautiful and of rare emotional intensity.
A proud and independent woman who stubbornly makes her way in a universe usually dominated by unscrupulous men of power.
Also excellent the good Idris Elba as his fierce lawyer and Kevin Costner as a tough, obstinate father.
Aaron Sorkin writes and directs this biopic based on one of the most interesting true stories of recent years.
