The Gambler(1980)
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The Gambler Synopsis
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.
The Gambler (1980) is a western and tv movie film directed by Dick Lowry, released on April 8, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Kenny Rogers, Christine Belford, Bruce Boxleitner and Harold Gould. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- Dick Lowry
- Writers:
- Cort Casady, Jim Byrnes, Jim Byrnes
- Producers:
- John Marias, Terence A. Donnelly, Jim Byrnes
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph F. Biroc
- Composer:
- Larry Cansler
- Production:
- Ken Kragen Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Gambler (1980) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Gambler before you stream it.
The Gambler Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kenny Rogers
as Brady Hawkes
Christine Belford
as Eliza
Bruce Boxleitner
as Billy Montana
Harold Gould
as Arthur Stobridge
Clu Gulager
as Rufe Bennett
Lance LeGault
as Doc Palmer
Lee Purcell
as Jennie Reed
Ronnie Scribner
as Jeremiah
Noble Willingham
as Conductor
Bruce M. Fischer
as Tabor
- Borah Silver
Borah Silver
as Botkin
- Lew Brown
Lew Brown
as Johnson
Key crew
Directed by Dick Lowry, written by Cort Casady, Jim Byrnes and Jim Byrnes, produced by John Marias, Terence A. Donnelly and Jim Byrnes.
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The Gambler Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 25 ratings.
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The Gambler – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Gambler online?
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The Gambler (1980) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Gambler?
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The main cast of The Gambler (1980) includes Kenny Rogers, Christine Belford, Bruce Boxleitner, Harold Gould and Clu Gulager. The film was directed by Dick Lowry. 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 April 8, 1980 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The Gambler worth watching?
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The Gambler (1980) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Gambler?
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Yes. The official The Gambler trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.