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: He has sprung his brother, Ronald ( Ray Winstone ), from a mental institution to compete as his primary "horse" in the deadly match.

While Jason Statham is famously known for high-octane blockbusters like The Transporter and Fast & Furious , his appearance in the 2010 psychological thriller (often searched as "Thirteen") remains one of the more unique and grim entries in his filmography. Directed by Géla Babluani, the film is an English-language remake of his own critically acclaimed 2005 French-Georgian cult hit, 13 Tzameti . The Plot: A Deadly Game of Russian Roulette thirteen movie jason statham

Contrary to his usual hero roles, Statham plays , a wealthy, cold-hearted British gambler. : He has sprung his brother, Ronald (

The movie centers on Vince Ferro (), a desperate young electrician who assumes a dead man’s identity to enter a high-stakes, underground tournament. To his horror, he discovers the "job" is a multi-round competition of Russian roulette . The Plot: A Deadly Game of Russian Roulette

Despite its limited theatrical release, 13 features an surprisingly deep ensemble cast of Hollywood heavyweights and character actors. Character Type Vince Ferro The accidental participant Jason Statham Jasper Bagges The ruthless gambler Ray Winstone Ronald Lynn Jasper's brother/competitor Mickey Rourke An ex-con forced to play 50 Cent Jefferson's handler Michael Shannon The cold-blooded game host Alexander Skarsgård A driver for the gamblers Critical Reception and Where to Watch