Casino Jack and the United States of Money
Come See Where Your Democracy Went
2010 · 118 min · ★ 7.0 · Documentary
A probing investigation into the lies, greed and corruption surrounding D.C. super-lobbyist Jack Abramoff and his cronies.
Directed by Alex Gibney · Written by Alex Gibney
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- T Tom DeLay Self
- B Bob Ney Self
- N Neil Volz Self
- W William Branner Actor
- D Donn Dunlop Actor
- H Hal Kreitman Actor
- K Kelly Brian Kuhn Actor
- P Paolo Mugnaini Actor
- K Kevin Henderson Actor
- M Melanie Sloan Self
- N Nina Easton Self
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