Drama ·Comedy · United States of America · 2025 · 1h 23m

The Vortex

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Director
Richard Zelniker
Cast
Billy Gardell as Pete Jaina Lee Ortiz as Ginny Jamie McShane as The Pit Boss Azita Ghanizada as Shirin B Emily Alabi as Jackie Nick Gomez as The Tech
Crew
Steven Kaman — Editor Steven Barr — Writer Richard Zelniker — Producer Callie Nguyen Zelniker — Producer Adriana Rotaru — Producer Justin Richards — Producer
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.

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Mood & Themes
casinoaddictionlas vegas1980sindependent film
Key Collaborators
Richard Zelniker Director Steven Kaman Editor Steven Barr Writer Richard Zelniker Producer Callie Nguyen Zelniker Producer Adriana Rotaru Producer Justin Richards Producer Elena Cozlovschi Production Design Jennifer Ingram Costume Design
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