


Film · Released
The Gambler
“For $10,000 they break your arms. For $20,000 they break your legs. Axel Freed owes $44,000.”
The Gambler at a glance
The Gambler is a 1974 drama and crime film, running 1h 52m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: R in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store.
Rated R in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1974-10-02
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Director
- Karel Reisz
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.7 / 10 · 138 votes
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Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Feature filmNew York City English professor Axel Freed outwardly seems like an upstanding citizen. But privately Freed is in the clutches of a severe gambling addiction that threatens to destroy him.
Cast
14 names
James CaanAxel
Paul SorvinoHips
Lauren HuttonBillie
Morris CarnovskyA. R. Lowenthal
Jacqueline BrookesNaomi
Burt YoungCarmine
Carmine CaridiJimmy
Carl W. CrudupSpencer
Stuart MargolinCowboy
Vic TaybackOne
Antonio FargasPimp
William AndrewsBasketball Coach
Steven KeatsHowie
Starletta DuPoisMoniqueQuestions about The Gambler
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Gambler in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Gambler is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store, YouTube, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Gambler suitable for children?
The Gambler is rated R in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is The Gambler on PelisPlus UK?
The Gambler has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
What is The Gambler about?
New York City English professor Axel Freed outwardly seems like an upstanding citizen. But privately Freed is in the clutches of a severe gambling addiction that threatens to destroy him.
How long is The Gambler?
The Gambler runs for 1h 52m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Gambler trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play The Gambler (1974) Original Trailer [FHD] without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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