The Gambler(1979)
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The Gambler Synopsis
Three childhood friends; when they grow up, the poor boy is shut out from the possibility of romancing the girl because of class issues. He leaves town, learns to play pro-level poker, wins a fortune, then goes home to ruin his rival's life.
The Gambler (1979) is a adventure, drama and romance film directed by Rogelio A. González, released on November 1, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Vicente Fernández, Jorge Rivero, Martha D'Castro and Amparo Muñoz. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 68 ratings.
- Director:
- Rogelio A. González
- Writers:
- Julio Alejandro, Adolfo Torres Portillo
- Producers:
- Vicente Fernández
- Cinematographer:
- Xavier Cruz
- Production:
- Cima Films, Ízaro Films
- Status:
- Released
The Gambler Cast & Crew
Main cast
Vicente Fernández
as Martín Estrada
Jorge Rivero
as Raúl Vidal
- Martha D'Castro
Martha D'Castro
Amparo Muñoz
as Alejandra
Eduardo de la Peña
as Germán Madero / Mosca
Tito Junco
- Ignacio Retes
Ignacio Retes
Alfredo Mayo
Jorge Fegán
- Leandro Marcelino Espinosa
Leandro Marcelino Espinosa
Amado Zumaya
- Servanda Anaya
Servanda Anaya
Key crew
Directed by Rogelio A. González, written by Julio Alejandro and Adolfo Torres Portillo, produced by Vicente Fernández.
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The Gambler Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 68 ratings.
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The Gambler – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Gambler online?
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Who stars in The Gambler?
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The main cast of The Gambler (1979) includes Vicente Fernández, Jorge Rivero, Martha D'Castro, Amparo Muñoz and Eduardo de la Peña. The film was directed by Rogelio A. González. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Gambler released?
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The Gambler was released on November 1, 1979 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Gambler worth watching?
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The Gambler (1979) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 68 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.