From executive producers David Milch (
Deadwood: The Complete Series) and legendary director Michael Mann (
Heat,
The Last of the Mohicans) comes the highly regarded U.S drama,
Luck: The Complete First Season, which arrives onto Blu-ray on 3 December 2012 from HBO Home Entertainment.
Featuring an all-star cast including Dustin Hoffman in his first ever television role (
Midnight Cowboy,
Kramer vs. Kramer), Nick Nolte (
The Thin Red Line) and Dennis Farina (
Snatch,
Saving Private Ryan),
Luck takes a provocative look at the world of horse racing – the owners, gamblers, jockeys and diverse array of industry players.
This absorbing nine-part drama series focuses on Chester 'Ace' Bernstein (Hoffman), an intuitive tough guy with a long history in dirty pool. Recently released after three years in prison, Ace and his longtime chauffeur Gus Demitriou (Farina) craft a complex plan to reverse the sagging fortunes of a California racetrack. Meanwhile, four dissolute gamblers at the track pool the last of their money in an effort to win an elusive Pick Six bet while weathered trainer Walter Smith (Nolte) sees his second chance in an untested thoroughbred horse.
HBO's lavish and intriguing drama is one to be savoured and fans of
The Wire and
The Sopranos will appreciate the intricate plots and fast-paced action sequences set on the track.
Special Features:
- Audio Commentaries
- Invitation to the Set
- A Day at the Races
- Life at the Track
- Episodic Previews/Recaps