The Gambler

Apr 8, 1980

1h 34m

★ 5.7

You Got To Know When To Hold 'Em, Know When To Fold Em...

Overview

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.

Genres

Western

TV Movie

Production Companies

Ken Kragen Productions

The Gambler Trailers

Cast

Brady Hawkes

Kenny Rogers

Eliza

Christine Belford

Billy Montana

Bruce Boxleitner

Arthur Stobridge

Harold Gould

Rufe Bennett

Clu Gulager

Doc Palmer

Lance LeGault

Jennie Reed

Lee Purcell

Jeremiah

Ronnie Scribner

Conductor

Noble Willingham

Tabor

Bruce M. Fischer

Botkin

Borah Silver

Johnson

Lew Brown

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