The Gambler

1975

The Gambler

The Gambler

1975 Feature Film ★ 7.1/10

Released 2/17/1975 (Denmark)

📖 Storyline

Successful college professor Axel Freed is addicted to gambling; he wins big but loses it all just as quickly. He borrows from his girlfriend then from his wealthy mother, and finally from a loan shark. It just gets worse and worse for him because he just cannot stop. But when his girlfriend decides to leave him, his mom decides to disown him, and the mob wants to kill him, he decides to make a big score to win big and pay off everyone so he can stay alive, keep his dignity, and come out ahead. —Wesley BentonSuccessful college professor Axel Freed is addicted to gambling; he wins big but loses it all just as quickly. He borrows from his girlfriend then from his wealthy mother, and finally from a loan shark. It just gets worse and worse for him because he just cannot stop. But when his girlfriend decides to leave him, his mom decides to disown him, and the mob wants to kill him, he decides to make a big score to win big and pay off everyone so he can stay alive, keep his dignity, and come out ahead. —Wesley Benton

🎭 Cast & Crew

Director Karel Reisz
Main Star James Caan, Character: Axel Freed
Supporting Paul Sorvino (as Hips), Lauren Hutton (as Billie), Morris Carnovsky (as A.R. Lowenthal), Jacqueline Brookes (as Naomi Freed), Burt Young (as Carmine), Carmine Caridi (as Jimmy), Vic Tayback (as One), Steven Keats (as Howie), London Lee (as Monkey), M. Emmet Walsh (as Las Vegas Gambler), James Woods (as Bank Officer), Carl W. Crudup (as Spencer), Allan Rich (as Bernie), Stuart Margolin (as Cowboy), Ric Mancini (as Sal), Joel Wolfe (as Moe), Raymond Serra (as Benny)

ℹ️ Details

Awards Awards, 1 nomination total
IMDb Rating 7.1/10 (6,924 votes)
Reviews 63
Release Date 2/17/1975 (Denmark)
Format Feature Film
Filmed In Denmark
Country Denmark

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