Der Abstauber

Der Abstauber (1980)

KomödieKrimiDrama

Das Poolbillard-As Nick Casey, Spitzname "Baltimore Bullet", ist ein legendärer Spieler, der seine besten Tage bereits hinter sich hat. Zusammen mit seinem Kumpel Billie Joe lebt er von der Hand in den Mund. Er zockt erfolgreich und finanziert so seinen Lebensunterhalt. Billie, der ebenfalls ein ausgezeichneter Spieler ist, ernährt sich ebenfalls vom Zocken, verspielt aber regelmäßig größere Summen beim Poker. Als der Berufsspieler "Der Diakon" aus dem Gefängnis entlassen wird, hat Casey ein Ziel: Gegen den Diakon anzutreten. Dieser ist steinreich und spielt regelmäßig gegen Herausforderer, wobei die Quoten bei ca. 1:10 liegen. Dabei gewinnt er meistens, weil er bessere Nerven hat, als die Herausforderer. Casey und Billie versuchen 20.000 Mindesteinsatz zu gewinnen, was Ihnen schließlich gelingt. Bis dahin geraten sie immer wieder in brenzlige Situationen. Nach einem Poolbillardturnier trifft Casey schließlich auf den Diakon und spielt um über 200.000 Dollar.

Der Regisseur: Robert Ellis Miller
Die Autor: John Brascia, Robert Vincent O'Neil.

Casts

	James Coburn as Nick Casey
	Omar Sharif as The Deacon
	Ronee Blakley as Valene Burns
	Bruce Boxleitner as Billie Joe Robbins
	Jack O'Halloran as Max
	Michael Lerner as Paulie
	Calvin Lockhart as Snow White
	Cisse Cameron as Sugar
	Willie Mosconi as Himself
	Rockne Tarkington as Gunner
	Robert Hewes as Ricco
	Jon Jacobs as The Baron
	Shepherd Sanders as Robin Hood
	Paul Barselou as Cosmo
	Lou Wagner as Savannah Shorty
	Shay Duffin as Big Al
	Peter Jason as Bert
	Pola Miller as Newscaster
	Debbie Selnik as Receptionist
	Joyce Mandel as Waitress
	Jason Ronard as Frycook
	Garrie Kelly as Exercise Lady
	Don Brady as Wine Steward
	Edward Hoerner as The Senator
	Donald Hood as Mario
	John Brascia as Poker Player, New Orleans
	Harold Jeansonne as Poker Player, New Orleans
	John Wilmot as Poker Player, New Orleans
	Sterling Vappie as Doorman
	Lionel Ferbos as Pallbearer
	Mickey Gilbert as Mounted Policeman
	Marco Rodríguez as Tony
	Bill Vint as Frankie
	James J. Casino as Sammy
	Troy Melton as Cowboy Type
	David Cadiente as Mexican Fighter
	Eric Laneuville as Purvis
	T.J. Castronovo as Ernie
	Joe Montana as Cop
	Arell Blanton as Fireman
	Ed Bakey as Skinny
	Bruce Reed as Onlooker at Skinny's
	Jordan Michals as Disco Girl at Skinny's
	Randy Carter as Bartender at Skinny's
	Charlie Picerni as The Dealer
	George Fisher as Cardplayer
	Walter Wyatt as Blindman Joe
	Philip Roth as Bookie
	Victor Paul as Bookie
	John Alderman as Bookie
	Al Maines as Bookie
	Jeff Temkin as Himself
	John Rose as Reporter
	Whitney Rydbeck as Photographer
	Robert Acey as Cab Driver
	Rudy Oliver as Pool Player
	Lou Butera as Himself
	Irving D. Crane as Himself
	Richard Florence as Himself
	Allen Hopkins as Himself
	Pete Margo as Himself
	Ray Martin as Himself
	Jimmy Mataya as Himself
	Steve Mizerak as Himself
	James Rempe as Himself
	Michael Sigel as Himself
	Gigi Green as Principal (uncredited)

Team