The Poker Movies "Destry Rides Again" and "Dark City"
Most poker movies aid players about the mechanics of poker as well as techniques that are useful in the game. There are also some poker films that tell the successes and challenges faced by famous players. Furthermore, few poker movies focus on the important elements of poker such as cheating and its negative effects.
"Destry Rides Again," a film directed by George Marshall is about the corruption in a town in a western nation. It starred Marlene Dietrich and James Stewart and was released in 1939. The plot of the film focused on the life of Kent, a saloon owner in the town called Destry. Kent and a French man placed a bet amounting to $10,000 and cheated his opponent. A police man investigated the case and to avoid the consequences of their action, Kent killed the police man.
Basically, the plot of the film highlighted the possibility that a very corrupt area be organized and renewed without the use of violence. The poker movie also allowed viewers to see how one's unjust action can lead to other troubles. In addition, it warned poker players to avoid cheating when playing the game and to be aware of the actions of their opponents to prevent from being victims of such act.
William Dieterle's "Dark City," has a different value to share to viewers and more to poker enthusiasts. It tells how a poker game can destroy the morale of a person. The story of the film revolves around a man who committed suicide because he lost money that does not belong to him. The film warns poker player to avoid placing bets that were allotted to more important things.
Even if the films highlighted the unnecessary outcomes of being involved in poker players, it also presented how cheating can ruin a person's life. The movie revealed that the poker game where the person participated is arranged by a group of men who have prior plans of getting all his money. When they all learn of the death of the man they all both regret the action that they have done.
The similarities of the motion pictures are that they depicted that cheating can occur in poker games and tournaments. They also portray how cheating can cause other troubles and affect the people who received the unfair treatment. These poker movies should be seen by every poker player because they can open their minds and prevent them from committing illegal acts. On the other hand, these films can also save them from being victims of cheating in poker events.