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The Gambler is a american film of genre Drama directed by Rupert Wyatt released in USA on 25 december 2014 with Mark Wahlberg
The Gambler (2014)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 25 december 2014
Length 1h51
Directed by Rupert Wyatt
OriginUSA
Themes Gangster films
Rating59%
The Gambler is a 2014 American crime drama film directed by Rupert Wyatt. The screenplay by William Monahan is based on the 1974 film, written by James Toback. The remake, starring Mark Wahlberg as the titular character, premiered on November 10, 2014 at the AFI Fest, and was theatrically released in the United States on December 25, 2014.
Synopsis
Jim Bennett (Mark Wahlberg) is a Los Angeles literature professor with a severe gambling addiction caused by his view of the world as either having it all or having nothing. He ends up owing $240,000 to Lee (Alvin Ing), the proprietor of an underground gambling ring, and another $50,000 to Neville Baraka (Michael K. Williams), a loan shark. Lee gives Bennett seven days to pay off his debts or be murdered.Actors
Mark Wahlberg
(Jim Bennett)
Jessica Lange
(Roberta)
Brie Larson
(Amy Phillips)
John Goodman
(Frank)
Michael K.Williams
(Neville Baraka)
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