The Gambler
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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.
The Gambler is a 2014 crime thriller starring Mark Wahlberg as a literature professor living a double life as a high-stakes gambler. After borrowing money from a gangster and putting his life on the line, Bennett must navigate dangerous criminal underworld figures while pursuing redemption. The film explores themes of addiction, risk, and second chances through intense psychological drama.
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Mark WahlbergJim Bennett
John GoodmanFrank
Brie LarsonAmy Phillips
Michael Kenneth WilliamsNeville Baraka
George KennedyEd
Jessica LangeRoberta
Richard SchiffJeweler
Andre BraugherDean Fuller
Emory CohenDexter
Domenick LombardozziBig Ernie- Anthony KelleyLamar Allen
Alvin IngMister Lee
Da'Vone McDonaldNeville's Muscle
Griffin ClevelandYoung Jim
Omar LeyvaValet
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When was The Gambler released?
The Gambler was released on December 25, 2014.
What is The Gambler about?
The film follows Jim Bennett, a literature professor who leads a secret life as a high-stakes gambler. After borrowing money from a gangster and wagering his own life as collateral, he must pit criminals against each other while dealing with loan shark Frank and deepening his relationship with a student.
What genre is The Gambler?
The Gambler is a thriller, crime drama that explores the psychological and criminal consequences of gambling addiction.
Where can I watch The Gambler?
The Gambler is widely available on major streaming platforms, rental services, and digital retailers; check your preferred service for current availability.
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