A charismatic jeweler's relentless pursuit of a big score becomes a gritty, high-stakes gamble.
Tense and pulpy, with dark satire. A full-attention watch at full speed. Emotionally it is devastating.
Streaming on The Roku Channel (free).
Moderate sex and nudity, and strong violence, about what an R should carry.
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A charismatic New York City jeweler always on the lookout for the next big score makes a series of high-stakes bets that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime. Howard must perform a precarious high-wire act, balancing business, family, and encroaching adversaries on all sides in his relentless pursuit of the ultimate win.
No. Brace yourself.
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