The Gambler 1974
“For $10,000 they break your arms. For $20,000 they break your legs. Axel Freed owes $44,000.”
What is The Gambler?
The Gambler is a film first released in 1974. Catalogued under Drama, Crime.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1974
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 112 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 2, 1974
- Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Winkler Films
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10
- Episode runtime
- ~112 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Paramount Pictures, Winkler Films
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Overview
The Gambler is a film first released in 1974. Catalogued under Drama, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Paramount Pictures, Winkler Films. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A respected professor battles a destructive gambling obsession in gritty 1970s New York.”
- James Caan delivers a powerful lead performance
- The film offers a stark look at addiction
- Atmospheric 1970s New York setting enhances the drama
- Pacing may feel deliberate for some viewers
- The bleak tone can be heavy
Watch it if you’re interested in a gritty character study of addiction set against 1970s New York crime drama.
The film contains intense, adult themes and violent threats, making it suitable for mature audiences.
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Cast
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Who are the main actors?
James Caan stars as Axel Freed, with Paul Sorvino and Lauren Hutton in supporting roles.
Who wrote and directed the film?
The screenplay was written by James Toback and the film was directed by Karel Reisz.
What does Axel Freed do for a living?
He is an English professor at a New York university.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a crime drama.
When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on October 2, 1974.
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