Gutshot Straight is a 2014 American

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directed by Justin Steele and starring

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Plot

Jack (

) is a professional poker player who gets involved with the underworld after taking a wager proposed by gambler Duffy (

). In order to protect his family and himself, Jack must outwit Duffy's brother Lewis (

) and scheming wife May (

), each of whom are trying to force him into murdering the other. Jack seeks the help of Paulie Trunks (

), a loan shark who is looking to collect on Jack's poker debts and wants to protect his investment.

Cast

Production

The movie was filmed in

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* * 2014 films 2014 action thriller films American action thriller films Films about gambling Films shot in Los Angeles Lionsgate films 2010s English-language films 2010s American films English-language action thriller films {{action-thriller-film-stub