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Atlantic City 1981

In Atlantic City, struggling Sally Matthews trades her Canadian life for a chance at a high-stakes career in the gaming world. But when her ex-con husband closes in, she finds refuge in an unlikely ally: Lou Pascal, a grizzled small-time mobster with his own dreams of success. As they join forces, their quest for prosperity puts both their lives on the line.

In Atlantic City, struggling Sally Matthews trades her Canadian life for a chance at a high-stakes career in the gaming world. But when her ex-con husband closes in, she finds refuge in an unlikely ally: Lou Pascal, a grizzled small-time mobster with his own dreams of success. As they join forces, their quest for prosperity puts both their lives on the line.

Does Atlantic City have end credit scenes?

No!

Atlantic City does not have end credit scenes.

Actors

Meet the cast of Atlantic City and learn about the talented actors who brought the characters to life. Explore their roles and career highlights.


Ratings

Discover how Atlantic City is rated on popular platforms like IMDb, Metacritic, and TMDb. Explore audience and critic scores to see how this movie ranks among the best.


Metacritic

85

Metascore

7.2

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
review

100%

TOMATOMETER

review

78%

User Score

TMDB

68

%

User Score

Discover the awards and nominations received by Atlantic City. Explore the history of Atlantic City and its cast and crew.


The 54th Academy Awards 1982

Burt Lancaster
Nomination

Actor in a Leading Role

Burt Lancaster
Susan Sarandon
Nomination

Actress in a Leading Role

Susan Sarandon
Louis Malle
Nomination

Directing

Louis Malle
Nomination

Best Picture

Nomination

Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen)

John Guare

35th British Academy Film Awards 1982

Nomination

Best Film

Louis Malle
Win

Best Direction

Louis Malle
Burt Lancaster
Win

Best Actor in a Leading Role

Burt Lancaster
Nomination

Best Screenplay

John Guare

34th Directors Guild of America Awards 1982

Louis Malle
Nomination

Feature Film

Louis Malle

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