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The Gambler (1980)

1980-04-08 · 1h 34m · EN
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You Got To Know When To Hold 'Em, Know When To Fold Em...

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.

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Dick LowryDirector

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Kenny RogersKenny RogersBrady HawkesChristine BelfordChristine BelfordElizaBruce BoxleitnerBruce BoxleitnerBilly MontanaHarold GouldHarold GouldArthur StobridgeClu GulagerClu GulagerRufe BennettLance LeGaultLance LeGaultDoc PalmerLee PurcellLee PurcellJennie ReedRonnie ScribnerRonnie ScribnerJeremiahNoble WillinghamNoble WillinghamConductorBruce M. FischerBruce M. FischerTaborBorah SilverBorah SilverBotkinLew BrownLew BrownJohnson

Keywords

Based on song, poem or rhymeTrainGambler

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Genre affinityTv Movie · WesternTheme affinityBased On Song Poem Or Rhyme · Train · GamblerDirector preference238194Actor preference391201 · 75892 · 274959Country preferenceUsDecade preference1980

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What is The Gambler about?

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.

How long is The Gambler?

The Gambler has a runtime of 94 minutes.

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