The Gambler(2014)
“The only way out is all in”
Overview
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
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$25M
Revenue
$39M
Cast
Mark Wahlberg
as Jim Bennett
John Goodman
as Frank
Brie Larson
as Amy Phillips
Michael Kenneth Williams
as Neville Baraka
George Kennedy
as Ed
Jessica Lange
as Roberta
Richard Schiff
as Jeweler
Andre Braugher
as Dean Fuller
Emory Cohen
as Dexter
Domenick Lombardozzi
as Big Ernie
Anthony Kelley
as Lamar Allen
Alvin Ing
as Mister Lee
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2014
Runtime
1h 51m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Budget
$25M
Box Office
$39M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • Closest to the Hole Productions • Leverage Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Gambler?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Gambler (2014).
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 and released in 2014. It is a thriller, crime, drama film.
How long is The Gambler?▼
The Gambler has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
Who stars in The Gambler?▼
The cast of The Gambler includes Mark Wahlberg as Jim Bennett, John Goodman as Frank, Brie Larson as Amy Phillips, Michael Kenneth Williams as Neville Baraka, George Kennedy as Ed and more.
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