The Gambler (2014)
The only way out is all in
Literature professor Jim Bennett leads a secret life as a high-stakes gambler. Always a risk-taker, Bennett bets it all when he borrows from a gangster and offers his own life as collateral. Staying one step ahead, he pits his creditor against the operator of an illicit gambling ring while garnering the attention of Frank, a paternalistic loan shark. As his relationship with a student deepens, Bennett must risk everything for a second chance.
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Mark WahlbergJim Bennett
John GoodmanFrank
Brie LarsonAmy Phillips
Michael Kenneth WilliamsNeville Baraka
Jessica LangeRoberta
Da'Vone McDonaldNeville's Muscle
George KennedyEd
Richard SchiffJeweler
Griffin ClevelandYoung Jim
Omar LeyvaValetAnthony KelleyLamar Allen
Steve ParkNumber 2Keywords
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What is The Gambler about?
Literature professor Jim Bennett leads a secret life as a high-stakes gambler. Always a risk-taker, Bennett bets it all when he borrows from a gangster and offers his own life as collateral. Staying one step ahead, he pits his creditor against the operator of an illicit gambling ring while garnering the attention of Frank, a paternalistic loan shark. As his relationship with a student deepens, Bennett must risk everything for a second chance.
How long is The Gambler?
The Gambler has a runtime of 111 minutes.
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