Salty O'Rourke

Mar 22, 1945

1h 40m

★ 5.2

He's the King of the Gamblers!

Overview

A gambler and his buddy find a wise-guy jockey for their long-shot horse.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures

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Cast

Salty O'Rourke

Alan Ladd

Barbara Brooks

Gail Russell

Smitty

William Demarest

Johnny Cates

Stanley Clements

Doc Baxter

Bruce Cabot

Mrs. Brooks

Spring Byington

Babe

Rex Williams

Sneezer

Darryl Hickman

Lola

Marjorie Woodworth

Hotel Proprietor

Don Zelaya

Salesman

Lester Matthews

Racing Secretary

William Forrest

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0.0

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5.7

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5.8

The Story of Seabiscuit

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3.6

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6.0

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5.6

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4.5

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3.0

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5.8

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6.9

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6.8

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The true story of jockey Bob Champion who overcame cancer to win the 1981 Grand National

4.5

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A popular jockey is disbarred from racing after he's accused of throwing a race.

5.5

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A jockey tries to overcome the reputation of his father, who once threw a race.