No Limit (2006 film)

No Limit (2006 film)
No Limit: A Search for the American Dream on the Poker Tournament Trail
Directed by Brian O'Hare
Timothy Rhys
Produced by Susan Genard
Written by Timothy Rhys
Music by Buddy Judge
Cinematography Ben Bloodwell
Mark Petersen
Editing by Ronen Pestes
Country USA
Language English
Budget $450,000 (estimated)

No Limit: A Search for the American Dream on the Poker Tournament Trail is a 2006 documentary film about the professional poker tournament circuit. The film follows producer Susan Genard as she enters several Seven-Card Stud Hi/Lo and Omaha poker tournaments across the country. Dozens of professional poker players appear in the film. No Limit features interviews with over 40 of the top players in the world. No Limit had its premiere screening at The Palms Hotel and Casino on July 27, 2006 and toured the film festival circuit. The film was released on DVD in October 2006. Interview subjects include:

Critical reaction

  • "This documentary is a complete slice of poker heaven." — The A-List Magazine
  • "These guys are like the last American cowboys. There are some great stories told." — USA Today
  • "No Limit is mother of poker docs." — The Las Vegas Sun
  • "It's a roller-coaster ride with an adrenaline high." — The Toronto Star
  • "No Limit wins on all counts." — American Poker Player Magazine
  • "Truly, most people outside of the poker world can relate to No Limit - the pursuit of the American dream is universally understood." — PokerNews.com
  • "No Limit digs deeply into the psyche of a poker player. It's not always a pretty sight, but it's an honest one." — bgsports.com

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