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Dec 25, 2014 · A crime drama thriller based on a 1974 screenplay by James Toback, starring Mark Wahlberg as Jim Bennett, a literature professor and high-stakes gambler who borrows from a gangster and risks his life for a second chance. See the trailer, cast, reviews, trivia, and more on IMDb.
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- Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Rupert Wyatt
- 2014-12-25
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.
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Dec 25, 2014 · A remake of the 1974 James Caan film, starring Mark Wahlberg as a gambling addict who borrows money from three dangerous men. The movie is devoid of grit, desperation and drama, and focuses on Wahlberg's character who is overshadowed by his supporting actors.
Oct 26, 2015 · He plays both sides, immersing himself in an illicit, underground world while garnering the attention of Frank (John Goodman), a loan shark with a paternal interest in Bennett’s future. As his ...
- 3 min
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- Paramount Movies
Wahlberg stars as Jim Bennett, a lecturer reeling from the death of his beloved grandfather (George Kennedy). His all-or-nothing personality gets him in debt for more than a quarter of a million dollars to the no-nonsense Mr. Lee (Alvin Ing), who runs an illegal gambling den.
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Nov 5, 2014 · Always one step ahead, Bennett pits his creditor against the operator of a gambling ring (Alvin Ing) and leaves his dysfunctional relationship with his wealthy mother (Academy Award®-winner ...
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- 7.2M
- Rotten Tomatoes Trailers
