The Big Gamble(1961)
Across 30,000 miles to the fabled Ivory Coast!
The Big Gamble Synopsis
Irish seaman Vic Brennan persuades his Dublin family to finance a truck-hauling business in the remote African town of Jebanda. The only stipulation is that his cousin Samuel, a timid bank clerk, accompany Vic and his Corsican bride, Marie, to Africa and protect the family fortune.
The Big Gamble (1961) is a adventure, action, comedy and drama film directed by Elmo Williams, released on July 25, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Stephen Boyd, Juliette Gréco, David Wayne and Gregory Ratoff. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Elmo Williams
- Writers:
- Irwin Shaw
- Producers:
- Darryl F. Zanuck
- Cinematographer:
- William C. Mellor
- Production:
- Darryl F. Zanuck Productions, 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
The Big Gamble Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stephen Boyd
as Vic Brennan
Juliette Gréco
as Marie
David Wayne
as Samuel Brennan
Gregory Ratoff
as Kaltenberg
Sybil Thorndike
as Aunt Cathleen
Fernand Ledoux
as Customs Official
Marie Kean
as Cynthia
Harold Goldblatt
as The Priest
- Maureen O'Dea
Maureen O'Dea
as Margaret Brennan
Key crew
Directed by Elmo Williams, written by Irwin Shaw, produced by Darryl F. Zanuck.
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The Big Gamble Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Big Gamble – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Big Gamble?
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The main cast of The Big Gamble (1961) includes Stephen Boyd, Juliette Gréco, David Wayne, Gregory Ratoff and Sybil Thorndike. The film was directed by Elmo Williams. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Big Gamble released?
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The Big Gamble was released on July 25, 1961 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Big Gamble worth watching?
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The Big Gamble (1961) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, action and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.