Genres: Crime, Drama, Romance
Languages: French, English
Year: 1980
Vote: 6.8
Festival & Award: Venice - Golden Lion
Atlantic City
The showmakers
Overview
In a corrupt city, a small-time gangster and the estranged wife of a pot dealer find themselves thrown together in an escapade of love, money, drugs and danger.
Indie vibes check
Although Louis Malle was known for artistic independence, 'Atlantic City' was a Canada-France co-production with significant industry backing, making it not strictly an independent film.