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The Vortex

Year
2025
Director
Richard Zelniker
Runtime
83 min
Genre
Drama, Comedy
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Synopsis

In 1980 Las Vegas, a Native Paiute cleaning lady enters a slots room at the MGM Grand Casino, setting off a chain of strange and unexplained events. Meanwhile, in-house comic Pete plays shrink to a host of colorful misfits while dodging mobsters and collectors. Struggling with a gambling addiction, he faces a life-altering decision that may determine his fate.

Festival record

  • LFF 20
  • CAN 19

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Cast

  • Billy GardellPete
  • Jaina Lee OrtizGinny
  • Jamie McShaneThe Pit Boss
  • Azita GhanizadaShirin B
  • Emily AlabiJackie
  • Nick GomezThe Tech
  • Christopher TitusJimmy
  • Jeremy LukeJohnnie B
  • Shaan SharmaAkosh
  • Nick GracerLouie

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