The Stranger confronts Stu in a hotel room during the 1997 tournament, probing his reputation and threatening him with a blade. His disturbing encounter interrupts Stu's attempt at a comeback and frames the tournament story with an immediate sense of danger and unease.
Michael Pasternak has 7 screen credits in a career dating back to 1979. Signature works include High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story, The Wave, Carnival of Wolves. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
