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The Vortex

The Vortex

★ 4.6/10•2025•1h 23m•NR•Drama•Comedy

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.

Richard Zelniker · Director

Steven Barr · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 23m
LanguageEN
Release DateFeb 14, 2025
Revenue$7,528

Actors

Billy Gardell

Billy Gardell

Pete

Jaina Lee Ortiz

Jaina Lee Ortiz

Ginny

Jamie McShane

Jamie McShane

The Pit Boss

Azita Ghanizada

Azita Ghanizada

Shirin B

Emily Alabi

Emily Alabi

Jackie

Nick Gomez

Nick Gomez

The Tech

Christopher Titus

Christopher Titus

Jimmy

Jeremy Luke

Jeremy Luke

Johnnie B

Shaan Sharma

Shaan Sharma

Akosh

Nick Gracer

Nick Gracer

Louie

Mary Scheer

Mary Scheer

Pat

Yolanda Snowball

Yolanda Snowball

Alice

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