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.
Director: Rupert Wyatt
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Drama
Runtime: 111 min
Release Date: December 25, 2014
Cast
- Mark Wahlberg - Jim Bennett
- John Goodman - Frank
- Brie Larson - Amy Phillips
- Michael Kenneth Williams - Neville Baraka
- George Kennedy - Ed
- Jessica Lange - Roberta
- Richard Schiff - Jeweler
- Andre Braugher - Dean Fuller
- Emory Cohen - Dexter
- Domenick Lombardozzi - Big Ernie
Screenplay
- William Monahan (Screenplay)
- James Toback (Original Film Writer)
Music: Jon Brion, Theo Green
Cinematography: Greig Fraser
Editing: Pete Beaudreau
Production: Paramount Pictures, Closest to the Hole Productions, Leverage Entertainment, Winkler Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $25M
Box Office: $39M
Original Language: en
Themes
Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Horse Racing: Derby and Betting Excitement
Keywords
gambling, gun, professor, beating, gambler, loan shark, reflective
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed The Gambler?
- The Gambler was directed by Rupert Wyatt.
- Who stars in The Gambler?
- The Gambler stars Mark Wahlberg, John Goodman, Brie Larson, Michael Kenneth Williams, George Kennedy, Jessica Lange.
- How long is The Gambler?
- The Gambler has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- What genre is The Gambler?
- The Gambler is a Thriller, Crime, Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Gambler?
- The Gambler had a budget of $25M.
- How much did The Gambler gross?
- The Gambler grossed $39M worldwide.
- Where was The Gambler produced?
- The Gambler was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Gambler?
- The themes of The Gambler include: Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Horse Racing: Derby and Betting Excitement.