
The Gambler
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Gambler
- Genres: Drama, Crime
- Release Date: 1974-10-02
- Runtime: 111 minutes
- Rating: 6.7/10 (113 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Paramount Pictures, Chartoff-Winkler Productions
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.6989
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

James Caan
as Axel

Paul Sorvino
as Hips

Lauren Hutton
as Billie

Morris Carnovsky
as A. R. Lowenthal

Jacqueline Brookes
as Naomi

Burt Young
as Carmine

Carmine Caridi
as Jimmy

Carl W. Crudup
as Spencer

Stuart Margolin
as Cowboy

Vic Tayback
as One
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The Gambler (1974) Original Trailer [FHD]
The Gambler - Trailer
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What is The Gambler?▼
The Gambler is a Drama, Crime movie directed by . It was released on 1974-10-02.
Who are the main actors in The Gambler?▼
The main cast includes James Caan, Paul Sorvino, Lauren Hutton, Morris Carnovsky, Jacqueline Brookes, .
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Is The Gambler based on a true story?▼
For $10,000 they break your arms. For $20,000 they break your legs. Axel Freed owes $44,000.
What is the IMDb rating of The Gambler?▼
The Gambler has an IMDb rating of 6.7/10 based on 113 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Gambler?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Gambler?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Paramount Pictures, Chartoff-Winkler Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Gambler filmed?▼
The Gambler was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Gambler?▼
The total runtime of The Gambler is 111 minutes.
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The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
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There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Gambler.
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