The Gambler
“You Got To Know When To Hold 'Em, Know When To Fold Em...”
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.
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KENNY ROGERS: THE GAMBLER - Official Super Cut Trailer 2020 (Available Now at WalMart)
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-05
Top Cast
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Kenny Rogers
Brady Hawkes
Christine Belford
Eliza
Bruce Boxleitner
Billy Montana
Harold Gould
Arthur Stobridge
Clu Gulager
Rufe Bennett
Lance LeGault
Doc Palmer
Lee Purcell
Jennie Reed
Ronnie Scribner
Jeremiah
Noble Willingham
Conductor
Bruce M. Fischer
Tabor
Borah Silver
Botkin
Lew Brown
Johnson
Lee Paul
George
Robert Lussier
Crown
Edward Walsh
Charlie Rose
Marianne Gordon
Dallas
Cathy Worthington
Lilly
Charles Knapp
Shuster
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dick Lowry
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Byrnes
- Original Score
- Larry Cansler
- Original Title
- The Gambler
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Ken Kragen Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dick Lowry
Jim Byrnes, Cort Casady
Larry Cansler
Joseph F. Biroc
Jerrold L. Ludwig
Terence A. Donnelly, John Marias, Ken Kragen, Jim Byrnes
Department Leadership Roster
Dick Lowry
Director
Terence A. Donnelly
Producer
John Marias
Producer
Larry Cansler
Original Music Composer
Jerrold L. Ludwig
Editor
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Jim Byrnes
Producer
Jim Byrnes
Screenplay
David S. Cass Sr.
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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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?
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.
Who directed The Gambler?
The Gambler was directed by Dick Lowry.
Who stars in The Gambler?
The principal cast of The Gambler includes Kenny Rogers, Christine Belford, Bruce Boxleitner, Harold Gould, Clu Gulager.
When was The Gambler released and how long is it?
The Gambler was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gambler?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gambler was composed by Larry Cansler.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Gambler?
The Gambler holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).