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Aaron Sorkin's Directorial Debut: Molly's Game Hits Screens in November
NewsAugust 17, 2017·1 min read

Aaron Sorkin's Directorial Debut: Molly's Game Hits Screens in November


Molly Bloom, the woman who organized underground poker games in New York and Los Angeles, with participants including billionaires, politicians, and Hollywood stars such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Ben Affleck, and Tobey Maguire, is the subject of the upcoming film 'Molly's Game'.

Molly Bloom was arrested by 17 FBI agents shortly after the publication of her book. She was involved in an FBI investigation and was charged with organizing illegal gambling and ties to organized crime.

The film 'Molly's Game' is the directorial debut of renowned screenwriter Aaron Sorkin. Sorkin is known for his work on plays like 'A Few Good Men' and films such as 'The Social Network' and 'Moneyball'. The film stars Jessica Chastain as Molly Bloom and Idris Elba as her lawyer. Kevin Costner will portray Molly Bloom's father in the film.

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