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The Big Gamble

The Big Gamble

Across 30,000 miles to the fabled Ivory Coast!

Irish seaman Vic Brennan persuades his Dublin family to finance a truck-hauling business in the remote African town of Jebanda. The only stipulation is that his cousin Samuel, a timid bank clerk, accompany Vic and his Corsican bride, Marie, to Africa and protect the family fortune.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Big Gamble
  • Genres: Adventure, Action, Comedy, Drama
  • Release Date: 1961-07-25
  • Runtime: 100 minutes
  • Rating: 5.7/10 (6 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Darryl F. Zanuck Productions, 20th Century Fox
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.741
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Stephen Boyd

Stephen Boyd

as Vic Brennan

Juliette Gréco

Juliette Gréco

as Marie

David Wayne

David Wayne

as Samuel Brennan

Gregory Ratoff

Gregory Ratoff

as Kaltenberg

Sybil Thorndike

Sybil Thorndike

as Aunt Cathleen

Fernand Ledoux

Fernand Ledoux

as Customs Official

Marie Kean

Marie Kean

as Cynthia

Harold Goldblatt

Harold Goldblatt

as The Priest

Maureen O'Dea

Maureen O'Dea

as Margaret Brennan

Gallery

Movie scene

External Links

Keywords

africatruckadventurer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Big Gamble?

The Big Gamble is a Adventure, Action, Comedy, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1961-07-25.

Who are the main actors in The Big Gamble?

The main cast includes Stephen Boyd, Juliette Gréco, David Wayne, Gregory Ratoff, Sybil Thorndike, .

Where can I watch The Big Gamble online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Big Gamble is available.

Is The Big Gamble based on a true story?

Across 30,000 miles to the fabled Ivory Coast!

What is the IMDb rating of The Big Gamble?

The Big Gamble has an IMDb rating of 5.7/10 based on 6 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Big Gamble?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Big Gamble?

The soundtrack was composed by Darryl F. Zanuck Productions, 20th Century Fox. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Big Gamble filmed?

The Big Gamble was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Big Gamble?

The total runtime of The Big Gamble is 100 minutes.

Is The Big Gamble suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Big Gamble?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Big Gamble.

Does The Big Gamble have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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