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External links. 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.
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.
New York City English professor Axel Freed outwardly seems like an upstanding citizen. But privately Freed is in the clutches of a severe gambling addiction that threatens to destroy him. Karel Reisz. Director. James Toback.
Synopsis. For $10,000 they break your arms. For $20,000 they break your legs. Axel Freed owes $44,000. New York City English professor Axel Freed outwardly seems like an upstanding citizen. But privately Freed is in the clutches of a severe gambling addiction that threatens to destroy him. Remove Ads.
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- Paramount, Chartoff-Winkler Productions
- Karel Reisz
The Gambler (1974) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Hal W. Polaire. Derek Holding. Jerry Fielding. Terry Rawlings. Dennis Maitland. Doug E. Turner. James Toback. New York City English professor Axel Freed outwardly seems like an upstanding citizen. But privately Freed is in the clutches of a severe gambling addiction that threatens to destroy him.
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1h 49m 1974. Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Film Details. Notes. Brief Synopsis. Alex Freed is a literature professor. He has the gambling vice. When he has lost all his money, he borrows from his girlfriend, then his mother and finally some bad guys that chase his. Despite of all this he cannot stop gambling. Cast & Crew. Read More. Karel Reisz.
