The Gambler
El tahúr
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.
Top Cast
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Vicente Fernández
Martín Estrada
Jorge Rivero
Raúl Vidal
Martha D'Castro
Amparo Muñoz
Alejandra
Eduardo de la Peña
Germán Madero / Mosca
Tito Junco
Ignacio Retes
Alfredo Mayo
Jorge Fegán
Leandro Marcelino Espinosa
Amado Zumaya
Servanda Anaya
Fernando Pinkus
Ricardo Zermeño
Víctor Briseño
Patricia Maldonado
Roberto Reynoso
Ignacio Zermeño
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rogelio A. González
- Screenplay & Story
- Julio Alejandro, Adolfo Torres Portillo
- Original Title
- El tahúr
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Cima Films, Ízaro Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rogelio A. González
Julio Alejandro, Adolfo Torres Portillo
Xavier Cruz
Maximino Sánchez Molina
Vicente Fernández, Luis Bekris
Department Leadership Roster
Rogelio A. González
Director
Adolfo Torres Portillo
Writer
Vicente Fernández
Producer
Maximino Sánchez Molina
Editor
Xavier Cruz
Director of Photography
Williams Trujesque
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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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?
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.
Who directed The Gambler?
The Gambler was directed by Rogelio A. González.
Who stars in The Gambler?
The principal cast of The Gambler includes Vicente Fernández, Jorge Rivero, Martha D'Castro, Amparo Muñoz, Eduardo de la Peña.
When was The Gambler released and how long is it?
The Gambler was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.