WHEN THE CRIMINAL IS A COMPULSIVE GAMBLER... MICK SAYERS

Cinemavixion Review

This documentary delves into the murky depths of the Australian underworld through the story of Michael 'Mick' Sayers. Set against the backdrop of the 1970s and '80s, Sayers' life is presented as a cautionary tale of a compulsive gambler whose addiction spiraled into a life of alleged drug dealing, race-fixing, and even murder. The narrative explores the desperate measures taken to escape mounting debts, ultimately suggesting that Sayers pushed his luck too far. The film offers a stark look at the consequences of unchecked addiction and its entanglement with criminal enterprises, painting a grim picture of a life consumed by the pursuit of quick fixes and the avoidance of ruin.