The Gambler
“The only way out is all in”
Synopsis
Literature professor Jim Bennett leads a secret life as a high-stakes gambler. Always a risk-taker, Bennett bets it all when he borrows from a gangster and offers his own life as collateral. Staying one step ahead, he pits his creditor against the operator of an illicit gambling ring while garnering the attention of Frank, a paternalistic loan shark. As his relationship with a student deepens, Bennett must risk everything for a second chance.
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The Gambler - Official Trailer (HD)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-10-26
Top Cast
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Mark Wahlberg
Jim Bennett
John Goodman
Frank
Brie Larson
Amy Phillips
Michael Kenneth Williams
Neville Baraka
George Kennedy
Ed
Jessica Lange
Roberta
Richard Schiff
Jeweler
Andre Braugher
Dean Fuller
Emory Cohen
Dexter
Domenick Lombardozzi
Big Ernie
Anthony Kelley
Lamar Allen
Alvin Ing
Mister Lee
Da'Vone McDonald
Neville's Muscle
Griffin Cleveland
Young Jim
Omar Leyva
Valet
Steve Park
Number 2
Chil Kong
Blackjack Dealer #1
Amin Joseph
Neville's Bookkeeper
Release History & Theatrical Window
AFI Fest
Festival / Special Debut
December 25, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 18, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$39.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.57x
+$14.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rupert Wyatt
- Screenplay & Story
- William Monahan
- Original Score
- Jon Brion, Theo Green
- Original Title
- The Gambler
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $39.2M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Closest to the Hole Productions, Leverage Entertainment, Winkler Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rupert Wyatt
William Monahan, James Toback
Jon Brion, Theo Green
Greig Fraser
Pete Beaudreau
Mark Wahlberg, David Winkler, Irwin Winkler, Stephen Levinson, David Crockett
Department Leadership Roster
Rupert Wyatt
Director
William Monahan
Screenplay
Mark Wahlberg
Producer
David Winkler
Producer
Irwin Winkler
Producer
Stephen Levinson
Producer
Greig Fraser
Director of Photography
Jon Brion
Original Music Composer
Theo Green
Original Music Composer
Pete Beaudreau
Editor
Jacqueline West
Costume Design
Keith P. Cunningham
Production Design
Robert Chartoff
Producer
Brooke Lyndon-Stanford
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ben Hernandez Bray
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gambler
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Gambler about?
Literature professor Jim Bennett leads a secret life as a high-stakes gambler. Always a risk-taker, Bennett bets it all when he borrows from a gangster and offers his own life as collateral. Staying one step ahead, he pits his creditor against the operator of an illicit gambling ring while garnering the attention of Frank, a paternalistic loan shark. As his relationship with a student deepens, Bennett must risk everything for a second chance.
Who directed The Gambler?
The Gambler was directed by Rupert Wyatt.
Who stars in The Gambler?
The principal cast of The Gambler includes Mark Wahlberg, John Goodman, Brie Larson, Michael Kenneth Williams, George Kennedy.
When was The Gambler released and how long is it?
The Gambler was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Gambler?
The Gambler had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $39.2M at the worldwide box office (1.57 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Gambler?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gambler was composed by Jon Brion, Theo Green.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Gambler?
The Gambler holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).