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The Gambler

R19741h 52mKarel Reisz
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 83% · Metacritic 65

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"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.

DramaCrime
New York CityGamblingProfessorMoneyMafiaDebtJewish AmericanGambling Addiction

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Gambler (1974) about?

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.

Who stars in The Gambler?

The Gambler stars James Caan (Axel), Paul Sorvino (Hips), Lauren Hutton (Billie), Morris Carnovsky (A. R. Lowenthal), Jacqueline Brookes (Naomi). The film was directed by Karel Reisz.

How long is The Gambler?

The Gambler has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1974. It is rated R.

Is The Gambler worth watching?

The Gambler holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 83. Fans of Drama, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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