Join Facebook to connect with Murphy Wor and others you may know. Rounders was released on September 11, 1998, in 2,176 theaters and grossed $8.5 million during its opening weekend. Worm: I guess the sayings' true. Lester 'Worm' Murphy: Tone done what, motherfucker? For other films, see, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Joel "Bagels" Rosenberg, aka Joey Knish, Passes Away", "Knowing When to Hold 'em and Fold 'em but Just Not When to Run", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rounders_(film)&oldid=1023121220#Cast, Articles with dead external links from April 2021, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles needing additional references from February 2015, All articles needing additional references, Wikipedia articles with WorldCat-LCCN identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 14 May 2021, at 13:59. 33 total quotes Lester "Worm" Murphy Mike McDermott Other Teddy KGB. My old man just walked in. Lester 'Worm' Murphy: Where did you come up with the scratch for that? Under pressure from his girlfriend, Jo (Gretchen Mol), he promises to quit gambling. Worm: Now, what did I ever do to that guy?Mike McDermott: You fucked his mother. This lasts until his friend, Lester "Worm" Murphy (Edward Norton), gets out of prison and needs to pay off an old debt. His mentor Joey Knish (John Turturro) offers to stake him to rebuild his bankroll but Mike declines, and inst… Law student and gifted poker player Mike McDermott loses his entire bankroll of US $30000 to Russian mobster Teddy ‘KGB’. He even quotes Worm saying that Knish "sees all the angles but doesn't have the stones to play any" after Knish had already refused to help financially. [1], On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 65% based on 80 reviews, with an average score of 6.20/10. [2015-12-25] Jesminder 'Jess' Kaur Bhamra (Character) - Filmography by votes - http://.appspot.com Source: http://www.imdb.com/character/ch0010451/filmovote Permalink: You comin' up? A fictional character played by Edward Norton in the movie Rounders whose full name is Lester "Worm" Murphy. Why do you think your moves are so grand and noble and I'm always the idiot piece of shit! I'm sure you guys were talking about pirogies and snow but let's cut that out. Join Facebook to connect with Lester Worm Murphy and others you may know. Shaken, he promises his girlfriend and fellow student Jo (Gretchen Mol) he has quit poker, and concentrates on law school. No, what's that? Several months pass and Mike stays true to his promise until his childhood friend Lester "Worm" Murphy (Edward Norton) is released from prison. In Atlantic City, Worm tells Mike about his debt to Grama but withholds that he is working for KGB. Lester Worm Murphy's Overview. Lester 'Worm' Murphy: Tone done what, motherfucker? Mike McDermott (Matt Damon) loses his money in a poker game against Russian gangster Teddy "KGB" (John Malkovich). "[12], Despite an unremarkable theatrical release, Rounders has a following, particularly among poker enthusiasts. He then promises to quit gambling... that is until his friend Lester "Worm" Murphy, played by Edward Norton, needs Mike's help to pay off a loan shark. To help Worm pay off a debt, Mike sets him up with games across town, and reluctantly sits in on a game, interfering with his studies and his relationship with Jo. Like my uncle Les used to say, "When the money is gone, it's time to move on." With their lives in danger, Worm decides to flee, but Mike returns to the city, cutting ties with Worm. He does not play cards, and focuses on school and work until his childhood friend Lester ‘Worm’ Murphy (Edward Norton) is released from prison. 'Rounders' is a 1998 hit movie directed by John Dahl starring Matt Damon as Mike McDermott and Edward Norton as Lester "Worm" Murphy. New York City law student and gifted poker player Mike McDermott (Matt Damon) dreams of winning the World Series of Poker. Mike doubles the blinds at the risk of losing everything to KGB again, and possibly his life. I don't know. Mike McDermott (Matt Damon) loses his money in a poker game against Russian gangster Teddy "KGB" (John Malkovich). "[14], This article is about the 1998 poker film. Mike asks Knish for the money but is refused out of principle. If you want to see this seventh card you're gonna stop spe... You know what always cheers me up? The officers catch Worm base-dealing to help Mike; they are beaten up and relieved of their entire bankroll. They are the fuckin' rake.Mike McDermott: What the fuck are you talkin' about. "[7] USA Today gave the film three out of four stars and wrote: "The card playing is well-staged, and even those who don't know a Texas hold-'em ('the Cadillac of poker') from a Texas hoedown will get a vicarious charge out of the action. His mentor Joey Knish (John Turturro) offers to stake him to rebuild his bankroll but Mike declines, and instead accepts a part-time job to make ends meet. As the night wears on, Mike spots KGB's tell and folds, deducing KGB has a better hand. Mike learns from Petra (Famke Janssen) at the Chesterfield that Worm has racked up a $6,000 debt in Mike’s name. With over $60,000, Mike settles Worm’s $15,000 debt to Grama, the Chesterfield’s $6,000 credit, Petrovsky’s $10,000 loan, and restores his original bankroll of "three stacks of high society." Lester 'Worm' Murphy : I told to its easy the whole time in the joint I was dumping money to guards this one guy Pete Frye, I must've lost ten grand over eighteen months, he said when if I ever want a game just look up his nephew, you just go in there and ask for "Sean Frye" you're going to clean this game up these guys are total suckers Worm runs into Grama (Michael Rispoli), a dangerous pimp, who has bought Worm’s debt – Worm now owes $25,000 directly to Grama, who is working for KGB. Exceptions include the law school scenes (filmed at Rutgers School of Law-Newark[3]) and the State Trooper poker game and parking lot scenes (filmed at the B.P.O Elks Lodge in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey). View Quote Worm… Permalink: You comin' up? American History X: Distibutor New Line: Opening 10-30-98: Closing 04-01-99: Gross: Total 6,712,241. Rounders (1998) There is no dispute that Rounders is the best poker movie of all time. While it is not … And that's why it stands as the best poker movie ever made. "[9], Peter Travers, in his review for Rolling Stone said of John Malkovich's performance: "Of course, no one could guess the extent to which Malkovich is now capable of chewing scenery. As Mike returns to his poker lifestyle and friends, Jo ends their relationship. [13], There are pro poker players who credit the film for getting them into the game. Mike McDermott: All right, listen, things haven't been that smooth on the homefront so, you know, tone it down a little, all right? Lester 'Worm' Murphy: No, I've been standin' out here all this time just to say hi. As he is about to leave, KGB taunts Mike that he is paying him with the money he lost to KGB from their previous game. If you want to see this seventh card you're gonna stop speakin' fuckin' Sputnick. Desperate, Mike asks his law school professor Petrovsky (Martin Landau), who loans him $10,000. Mike notes that Lester's greed gives him away because he wins far too often to be plausibly playing fair. You've been rolling fags in the Village again, haven't you? Stacks and towers of checks I can't even see over.Mike McDermott: Fuck it, let's go.Worm: Don't tease me.Mike McDermott: Let's play some cards.Worm: Yes! Join Facebook to connect with Lester 'Worm' Murphy and others you may know. I guess the sayings' true. The term rounder refers to a person traveling around from city to city seeking high-stakes card games. free! With the poker boom in the early 2000s, the film later became a cult hit. Edward Norton is an American actor and filmmaker. Lester 'Worm' Murphy : I told to its easy the whole time in the joint I was dumping money to guards this one guy Pete Frye, I must've lost ten grand over eighteen months, he said when if I ever want a game just look up his nephew, you just go in there and ask for "Sean Frye" you're going to clean this game up these guys are total suckers The plot begins when Mike McDermott loses all his savings to a Russian gangster Teddy KGB played by John Malkovich by gambling in his illegal poker club. Worm is also a card player, who owes an outstanding debt accumulated before his incarceration. ; Card Sharp: Mike's old buddy Lester "Worm" Murphy is really good at cheating in poker and not getting caught—up to a point.Mike notes that Lester's greed gives him away because he wins far too often to be plausibly playing fair. John Dahl - Topic; About; Home Trending History Get YouTube Premium Best of YouTube Music Sports Gaming "[4] Metacritic gives the film a weighted average score of 54 out of 100 based on 32 reviews, indicating "mixed or average reviews". On a winning streak, Mike earns $7,200 in three days, but still needs to double it in 48 hours. View the profiles of people named Lester 'Worm' Murphy. Playing all-night high-limit Hold'em at the Taj, "where the sand turns to gold." He quits poker but is forced to play again when his childhood friend Lester ‘Worm’ Murphy lands him in debt. © 2021 Movie Fanatic KGB throws a tantrum at having been lured into a mistake. Worm finally confesses that Grama is working for KGB. View the profiles of people named Lester Worm Murphy. Mike drops out of law school, says goodbye to Jo, and leaves New York for Las Vegas to play in the World Series of Poker. First hunting global: 5/13/2008 12:49:59 AM First mining global: 6/3/2008 7:37:49 AM First crafting global: 6/26/2008 2:43:47 AM You f**ked his mother. He surpasses even his eyeballrolling as Cyrus the Virus in Con Air. We might believe he can play cards, but we don't believe he needs to do it, in the way, say, that the 12-year-old Mozart needed to write symphonies. The story follows two friends who need to win at high-stakes poker to quickly pay off a large debt. [14] The film drew in successful players such as Brian Rast, Hevad Khan, Gavin Griffin, and Dutch Boyd. Shaken, he promises his girlfriend and fellow student Jo (Gretchen Mol) he has quit poker, and concentrates on law school. Widest 513: 1st Wk % 19.97 "[10] In his review for the San Francisco Chronicle, Mick LaSalle said of Damon's performance: "Mike should supply the drive the film otherwise lacks, and Damon doesn't. You've been ro... Would you stop f**king around, for five goddamn minutes for onc... About Us | Copyright Inquiry | Privacy Policy | Contact Us. The pair come close to earning the money back but are caught cheating. Our destiny chooses us. You comin' up? Mike allows Worm to play on his credit at the Chesterfield Club; however, Worm takes out $10,000 and begins a tab in Mike's name. Share your thoughts on this Rounders's quote with the community: 0 Comments. During the conversation with Knish, Mike reveals his motivation for taking the ill-fated risk at KGB's club and why he thinks he can compete and possibly win the World Series of Poker. When Worm flees, Mike must face Teddy one last time to repay his debts. McDermott becomes his co-guarantor and now there's only one way to raise the money, the pair have to get back into the game. At an underground Texas hold 'em game run by Russian mobster Teddy "KGB" (John Malkovich), an overconfident Mike loses his entire $30,000 bankroll in a single hand. View the profiles of people named Murphy Wor. Rolled ... She's really got him by the balls. Mike decides to help Worm win the money by playing in several games in and around the city. KGB offers to let Mike’s winnings "ride" and continue the game, but Mike – with enough to pay off most of his debts – declines. In the final hand, Mike baits a boastful KGB into going all-in, and defeats him with a nut straight. Mike McDermott: Would you stop fucking around, for five goddamn minutes for once in your fucking life?Worm: Whoa, Jesus, what happened? Principal photography for Rounders began in December 1997; it took place mostly in New York. There ought to be one though. Mike asks Grama for more time, to no avail. New York City law student and gifted poker player Mike McDermott (Matt Damon) dreams of winning the World Series of Poker. It's essentially a sports picture, in which the talented hero wins, loses, faces disaster, and then is paired off one last time against the champ. Notify me of new comments via email. Despite Grama’s urging, KGB, rattled, calls off his goons and admits Mike won fairly, allowing him to leave with his winnings. Worm urges Mike to play, but Mike declines. The site's critical consensus reads: "Richly atmospheric and colorful performances contributed to the movie's entertainment value. The Cameo: World Series of Poker champion Johnny Chan plays himself in a flashback. Mike changes his mind and decides to continue playing. "[6] In her review for The New York Times, Janet Maslin wrote: "Though John Dahl's Rounders finally adds up to less than meets the eye, what does meet the eye (and ear) is mischievously entertaining. That's not so bad, is it? Lester 'Worm' Murphy: No, I've been standin' out here all this time just to say hi. While Mike is an honest player, Worm is a hustler and unapologetic cheat. Mike proposes to Grama that Worm pay weekly installments; Grama considers the offer but also mocks Worm for his inability to pay him. * CardSharp: Mike's old buddy Lester "Worm" Murphy is really good at cheating in poker and not getting caught—up to a point. In the poker game of life, women are the rake man. Rounders opened to mixed reviews and was moderately successful at the box office. Munching Oreo cookies, splashing the pot with chips (a poker no-no) and speaking with a Russian accent that defies deciphering ("Ho-kay, Meester sum of a beech"), Malkovich soars so far over the top, he's passing Pluto. Rounders is a 1998 American drama film about the underground world of high-stakes poker, directed by John Dahl and starring Matt Damon and Edward Norton. So enjoy it, you secret handshaking assholes. ... Where did you come up with the scratch for that? Sign up for our daily newsletter to receive personalized movie news for The ups and downs of the main character (Damon) as well as those of his buddy Lester “Worm” Murphy (Edward Norton) give an accurate picture of what it’s like to be on the hamster wheel of a gambling addiction. He's not consumed with genius. Rate this quote: (0.00 / 0 votes) 1,316 Views. He made his film debut in the film Primal Fear (1996), for which he earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor and a Golden Globe Award in the same category.In the same year, he … Mike beats KGB in the first session, winning $20,000. Cheaters Never Prosper: Subverted. He's a nice guy with a skill. It went on to make $22.9 million domestically. Irate at the missed chance to win it all, KGB begins to play on "tilt". Hey! About Us | Copyright Inquiry | Privacy Policy | Contact Us. Mike McDermott I'm in, I'm staging a late night comeback, a Rounders revolves around the life of Mike McDermott and to a lesser extent the life of his just-released-from-jail friend Lester "Worm" Murphy. Worm responds by insulting Grama and as the two nearly come to blows, Mike defuses the situation by agreeing to vouch for Worm and an angry Grama gives them five days to pay the remaining $15,000. Opening 1,340,166: Theaters: Opening 17. Check-raising stupid tourists and taking huge pots off of them. Worm directs Mike to an out-of-town game hosted by New York state troopers, where he wins almost the full $15,000 before Worm unexpectedly joins the game. In the poker game of life, women are... Hey! Worm: You know what always cheers me up?Mike McDermott: No, what's that?Worm: Rolled up aces over kings. "[11] In his review for The Globe and Mail, Liam Lacey wrote: "The main problem with Rounders is that the movie never quite knows what it is about: What is the moral ante? View Quote Abe Petrovsky: We can't run from who we are. Worm: She's really got him by the balls.Petra: That's not so bad, is it?Worm: It depends on the grip! But it is a film many poker fans will never forget. At an underground Texas hold 'em game run by Russian mobster Teddy "KGB" (John Malkovich), an overconfident Mike loses his entire $30,000 bankroll in a single hand. That guy is Michael Murphy, the youngest of four kids whose middle name, McDermott, became his stage last name so he wouldn't be confused with the other Michael Murphys out there. Reviews were mixed, and although the movie did top the box office on its opening weekend, it only earned a low $8 million dollars. Vanessa Rousso has said of the film's influence: "There have been lots of movies that have included poker, but only Rounders really captures the energy and tension in the game. Now, what did I ever do to that guy? Grama takes Worm’s $10,000, threatening him to pay the rest. 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