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High Stakes Hit Hollywood at The Perfect Gamble Premiere

Director Danny A. Abeckaser celebrated the film's exclusive Los Angeles premiere at the Harmony Gold Theater.

(From left) David Arquette, director Danny A Abeckaser, Daniella Pick Tarantino and Quentin Tarantino attend the Official US Premiere for The Perfect Gamble presented by 2B Films on Nov. 12, 2025.
(From left) David Arquette, director Danny A Abeckaser, Daniella Pick Tarantino and Quentin Tarantino attend the Official US Premiere for The Perfect Gamble presented by 2B Films on Nov. 12, 2025. (Courtesy of Shuttershock)

Two ex-cons, one illegal casino, a furious mafia, and a love affair on the brink—The Perfect Gamble hit Los Angeles like a cinematic lightning bolt, turning its U.S. premiere into a high-voltage celebration of chaos, crime, and irresistible suspense.

Danny A. Abeckaser and 2B Films rolled out the red carpet for the gritty new crime thriller at the Harmony Gold Theater.

David Arquette at The Perfect Gamble premiere on Nov. 12, 2025. (Shuttershock)

The room buzzed like a casino floor at midnight, packed with guests including David Arquette, Daniella Pick Tarantinop, with husband Quentin Tarantino, Eli Roth, Katie Cassidy, Moran Atias, Sofia Milos, and a who's-who of industry insiders.

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🎲 The Movie

The Perfect Gamble follows Charlie (Arquette) and Felix (Abeckaser), two freshly freed ex-cons who skip the straight-and-narrow and instead launch an illegal casino in the country of Georgia. It’s a fast win—until the Russian mafia demands its cut.

Quentin Tarantino and Daniella Pick Tarantino attend the Official US Premiere for The Perfect Gamble on Nov. 12, 2025. (Shuttershock)

As tensions explode, Charlie falls into a dangerous connection with Sonia (Pick Tarantino), whose secrets could tip the scales toward survival… or disaster.

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It’s sharp. It’s stylish. It’s the kind of thriller that deals in adrenaline instead of chips.

🍸 Premiere Night Energy
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With access to the event powered by Rumor, guests warmed up with El Cristiano Tequila and Mezcal tastings, Golden Reserve Caviar, Doctors Orders Wines, and Acqua Panna—because if you’re debuting a movie about high stakes and bad decisions, you might as well do it with luxe refreshments and a little swagger. A lively Q&A led Christopher Gialanella, President and Publisher of Los Angeles magazine, dug into the film’s creative choices, character grit, and razor-wire tension.

🎥 Big Screen First, Then Stream Anytime

Before going wide, the film took over The Vista Theater in Los Angeles from Nov. 14–16. Audiences nationwide can now dive in from home watch it on:

Cable, Satellite & Telco Platforms

  • Xfinity (Comcast)
  • DirecTV
  • AT&T U-verse
  • Cox
  • Charter/Time Warner
  • Verizon
  • Frontier
  • Additional regional providers

Digital Streaming Platforms

  • Apple TV
  • iTunes
  • Amazon Prime Video
  • Vudu (Fandango)
  • Google Play
  • YouTube Movies
  • Microsoft Movies & TV

🎬 Final Verdict

Some movies flirt with danger. The Perfect Gamble dives headfirst, dealing out crime, romance, and nail-biting stakes with the confidence of a seasoned card shark. It’s bold and unpredictable.

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