The Gambler (1980)
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.
Director: Dick Lowry
Genre: Western, TV Movie
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: April 8, 1980
Cast
- Kenny Rogers - Brady Hawkes
- Christine Belford - Eliza
- Bruce Boxleitner - Billy Montana
- Harold Gould - Arthur Stobridge
- Clu Gulager - Rufe Bennett
- Lance LeGault - Doc Palmer
- Lee Purcell - Jennie Reed
- Ronnie Scribner - Jeremiah
- Noble Willingham - Conductor
- Bruce M. Fischer - Tabor
Screenplay
- Cort Casady (Story)
- Jim Byrnes (Screenplay)
- Jim Byrnes (Story)
Music: Larry Cansler
Cinematography: Joseph F. Biroc
Editing: Jerrold L. Ludwig
Production: Ken Kragen Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
train, based on song, poem or rhyme, gambler, father son relationship
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed The Gambler?
- The Gambler was directed by Dick Lowry.
- Who stars in The Gambler?
- The Gambler stars Kenny Rogers, Christine Belford, Bruce Boxleitner, Harold Gould, Clu Gulager, Lance LeGault.
- How long is The Gambler?
- The Gambler has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is The Gambler?
- The Gambler is a Western, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Gambler produced?
- The Gambler was produced in United States of America.