About this release
Whilst traveling across America living off the money from a large inheritance, ex-fireman Nashe (Mandy Patinkin) has a chance meeting with Pozzi (James Spader), a professional gambler and card shark. Nashe agrees to fund the penniless Pozzi in a game of poker against two eccentric millionaires, Flower and Stone, in an attempt to regain some of his spent fortune. His gamble has unforeseen and bizarre consequences for both himself and Pozzi. Highly underrated cult gem from the early 90's. Directed by acclaimed American artist, screenwriter and filmmaker Philip Haas and based on the novel by author Paul Auster. Starring Mandy Patinkin, James Spader, M. Emmet Walsh, Charles Durning, Joel Grey, Samantha Mathis & Chris Penn.
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Disc 1
BD
The Music of Chance (1993)
98 min
Drama
Two men face the consequences of gambling after playing with men beyond their league.
Credits
Director
Philip Haas
Writer
Philip Haas
Belinda Haas
Cast
James Spaderas Jack Pozzi
Mandy Patinkinas Jim Nashe
M. Emmet Walshas Calvin Murks
Charles Durningas Bill Flower
Joel Greyas Willy Stone
Samantha Mathisas Tiffany
Chris Pennas Floyd
Pearl Jones
Paul Auster
Cinematographer
Bernard Zitzermann
Composer
Phillip Johnston
Editor
Belinda Haas
Producer
Dylan Sellers
Frederick Zollo
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- July 3, 2026