Rounders

A young, reformed gambler must return to playing big stakes poker to help a friend pay off loan sharks, while balancing his relationship with his girlfriend and his commitments to law school.

About

Two friends with a love of playing poker end up having the habit control their life.  The movie centered around Texas Hold 'em, a game which would later gain popularity as part of The World Series of Poker.

Trivia

Martin Landau plays a professor in the film who counsels Matt Damon's character. Many pro poker players have said Rounders played a part in them dedicating themselves to Poker.