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Release Year1980
Runtime1h 34m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresWestern, TV Movie
Votes25
DirectorDick Lowry
WritersCort Casady, Jim Byrnes
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Gambler
About The Gambler
This Western adventure, inspired by Kenny Rogers' hit song, tells how fictional gambler Brady Hawkes, going in search of a young son he never knew he had, teams up with an impetuous young admirer and a shady lady on his journey, which also involves him with an arrogant railroad owner and a gang of villains.
Directed by Dick Lowry, The Gambler leans on a strong ensemble — Kenny Rogers, Christine Belford, Bruce Boxleitner — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about western titles of 1980.
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