Film
The Gambler
1980· NR· 1h 34m· Tv-movie· Western
“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.
1980-04-08
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DirectorDick Lowry
ScreenplayJim Byrnes
ProducerJim Byrnes
Director of PhotographyJoseph F. Biroc
Original Music ComposerLarry Cansler
EditorJerrold L. Ludwig
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Details
Released1980-04-08
Runtime1h 34m · NR
StatusReleased
StudiosKen Kragen Productions
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating5.9/10 · 24 votes
Original languageen
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