The Gamble
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Synopsis
Don Duong stars as a truck driver who falls in love with a young student girl in a roadside border canteen. Unsure about him, she returns to school but finally decides to throw in her lot with him. This decision forms the gambling motif in the film, a decision which causes her grief, when she later becomes the subject of his gamble.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lưu Trọng Ninh
- Screenplay & Story
- Nguyễn Thị Hồng Ngát
- Original Score
- Trọng Đài
- Original Title
- Canh Bạc
- Country of Origin
- Vietnam
- Spoken Languages
- Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lưu Trọng Ninh
Nguyễn Thị Hồng Ngát
Trọng Đài
Trần Thế Dân
Hải Ninh, Lê Vinh Quốc
Department Leadership Roster
Lưu Trọng Ninh
Director
Nguyễn Thị Hồng Ngát
Writer
Hải Ninh
Editor
Trần Thế Dân
Director of Photography
Trọng Đài
Original Music Composer
Lê Vinh Quốc
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gamble
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Gamble about?
Don Duong stars as a truck driver who falls in love with a young student girl in a roadside border canteen. Unsure about him, she returns to school but finally decides to throw in her lot with him. This decision forms the gambling motif in the film, a decision which causes her grief, when she later becomes the subject of his gamble.
Who directed The Gamble?
The Gamble was directed by Lưu Trọng Ninh.
Who stars in The Gamble?
The principal cast of The Gamble includes Đơn Dương, Thu Hà, Kim Xuyến, Đào Mộng Long, Hán Văn Tình.
When was The Gamble released and how long is it?
The Gamble was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gamble?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gamble was composed by Trọng Đài.