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The Gambler

A literature professor's life unravels as he becomes consumed by a destructive addiction, borrowing recklessly from loved ones and getting entangled with dangerous individuals in a desperate bid to satiate his habit.

College professor Axel Freed's life spirals out of control as his addiction to gambling leads to a downward spiral of debt and desperation.

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Main Cast

James CaanJames CaanAxel
Paul SorvinoPaul SorvinoHips
Lauren HuttonLauren HuttonBillie
Morris CarnovskyMorris CarnovskyA. R. Lowenthal
Jacqueline BrookesJacqueline BrookesNaomi
Burt YoungBurt YoungCarmine
Carmine CaridiCarmine CaridiJimmy
Carl W. CrudupCarl W. CrudupSpencer
Stuart MargolinStuart MargolinCowboy
Vic TaybackVic TaybackOne
Antonio FargasAntonio FargasPimp
William AndrewsWilliam AndrewsBasketball Coach
Steven KeatsSteven KeatsHowie
Starletta DuPoisStarletta DuPoisMonique
James WoodsJames WoodsBank Officer
London LeeLondon LeeMonkey
M. Emmet WalshM. Emmet WalshLas Vegas Gambler
Allan RichAllan RichBernie
Ric ManciniRic ManciniSal
Raymond SerraRaymond SerraBenny
Joseph AttlesJoseph AttlesSinger in Park
Sully BoyarSully BoyarUncle Hy
Gregory RozakisGregory RozakisJoe
Ed KovensEd KovensRicky
Richard ForonjyRichard ForonjyDonny
Frank SiveroFrank SiveroDonny's Driver
Frank AdonisFrank AdonisMan in Park with Donny
Philip SterlingPhilip SterlingSidney
Beatrice WindeBeatrice WindeHospital Receptionist
Leon PinkneyLeon PinkneyStreet Basketball Boy
Alisha FontaineAlisha FontaineHowie's Girl
Presley CatonPresley CatonMonkey's Girl
Dick SchaapDick SchaapTelevision Announcer
Chick HearnChick HearnRadio Announcer
Lawrence Hilton-JacobsLawrence Hilton-JacobsStreet Basketball Boy (uncredited)
Jerry LeonJerry LeonHarlem Bar Patron (uncredited)
Melanie MayronMelanie MayronStudent (uncredited)

Creators

Karel ReiszKarel ReiszDirector
James TobackJames TobackWriter

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The Gambler (1974) Original Trailer [FHD]

The Gambler (1974) Original Trailer [FHD]

Info about The Gambler

Studio(s): Paramount Pictures, Chartoff-Winkler Productions

Originally Released: United States, Oct 02, 1974

Production Country: United States

Genres:Crime, Drama

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