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The Gambler is a 2014 American crime drama film directed by Rupert Wyatt. The screenplay by William Monahan is based on the 1974 film The Gambler, written by James Toback, which, in turn, is based on Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel of the same name.
Dec 25, 2014 · Mark Wahlberg stars as Jim Bennett, a literature professor and gambler who borrows money from a loan shark and gets involved in a dangerous game. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this film.
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- Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Rupert Wyatt
- 2014-12-25
Mar 22, 2018 · Watch the remastered HD version of Kenny Rogers' classic hit song The Gambler, a story of a poker player and his life lessons. Follow Kenny on Twitter, Facebook and his website for more updates.
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The Gambler is a 1974 American crime drama film written by James Toback and directed by Karel Reisz. It stars James Caan, Paul Sorvino, and Lauren Hutton. Caan's performance was widely lauded and was nominated for a Golden Globe.
A gambling addict and English professor risks his life and career to pay off his debts to a gangster and a loan shark. He also faces a moral dilemma with his student and a basketball player.
Apr 8, 1980 · A TV movie starring Kenny Rogers as Brady Hawkes, a gambler who helps his son and a young protégé in the Old West. The movie features the song The Gambler by Rogers and won a Primetime Emmy for its theme song.
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Jim Bennett (Mark Wahlberg) is a professor leading a double life as a high-stakes gambler. When he borrows money from dangerous gangsters, he places the lives of his loved ones in mortal danger and must risk everything to keep from losing it all.
