Guns, Girls and Gambling (2012)

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The story throws Elvis impersonators, Indians, modern cowboys, a 6-foot-tall blond assassin, a frat boy, a corrupt sheriff and a prostitute into a chase for a priceless American Indian artifact stolen during a poker game at an Indian casino

Overview
"Guns, Girls and Gambling" is an American thriller movie released in 2012 directed by Michael Winnick. The motion picture stars Christian Slater, Gary Oldman, Dane Cook, Megan Park, and Helena Mattsson. The movie uses a mix of criminal activity, mystery, and comedy put in the backdrop of gambling establishments and Native American culture.

Plot
Christian Slater plays the function of John Smith, a daily male who becomes the unlucky participant in a desert gambling establishment's Elvis impersonator contest. Smith finds himself tangled up in a regrettable competition amidst cowboys, Native Americans, a 6-foot-tall blond assassin, a frat young boy, a corrupt constable, and a woman of the street.

The race includes discovering a valuable American Indian artifact stolen during the Elvis impersonator competition. The artifact called The Mask of Fire Horse is a sacred tribal piece, and its disappearance aggrieves the Native Tribal Chief who assures heinous repercussions if it is not returned.

Weaves
After getting up from a wild night, Smith finds himself in a hotel space with a dead contestant and the valuable artifact. Puzzled and fretted, Smith removes with the artifact unknowing that he has become a prime suspect for the murder, initiating a series of unsafe pursuits and run-ins with the law.

Meanwhile, The Cowboy, a compelling enigmatic character played by Gary Oldman, enters the scene. The Cowboy is on a fatal mission to recover the missing artifact. It causes a thrilling sequence of events filled with interesting accidents, unexpected discoveries, and unsafe showdowns.

Resolution
The film's climax takes the audience through lots of twists and turns with Smith's struggle to prove his innocence, leading to a revelation about the true identity of the artifact's burglar. With significant assistance from the intense blonde assassin (Helena Mattsson), Smith uses his wit to outsmart his opponents, becoming an unwary hero.

In the end, John Smith, along with the help of Cindy, the conniving blonde assassin, they both handle to outmaneuver their pursuers. They retrieve the mask and return it to the tribal chief, who clears John's name while revealing the corrupt constable's participation in the robbery.

Conclusion
"Guns, Girls and Gambling" is an elaborate mix of deception, allure, and danger involving a typical guy entangled in a deadly game involving callous killers and misaligned lawmen. This action-packed film sequences with comic undertones uses components of classic thrillers and adds its distinct twist, keeping viewers on their toes throughout the entertaining journey. The movie's outright unpredictability combined with elements of thriller and secret make it an interesting watch full of surprises.

Top Cast

  • Gary Oldman (small)
    Gary Oldman
    Elvis
  • Christian Slater (small)
    Christian Slater
    John Smith
  • Dane Cook (small)
    Dane Cook
    Sheriff Hutchins
  • Helena Mattsson (small)
    Helena Mattsson
    The Blonde
  • Megan Park (small)
    Megan Park
    Cindy
  • Powers Boothe (small)
    Powers Boothe
    The Rancher
  • Sam Trammell (small)
    Sam Trammell
    Sheriff Cowley
  • Chris Kattan (small)
    Chris Kattan
    Gay Elvis
  • Jeff Fahey (small)
    Jeff Fahey
    The Cowboy
  • Tony Cox (small)
    Tony Cox
    Little person Elvis
  • Anthony Brandon Wong (small)
    Anthony Brandon Wong
    Asian Elvis