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The Gambler
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The Gambler

1980-04-08 · 94 min · ★ 5.9

Western · TV Movie

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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Directors
Dick Lowry
Production companies
Ken Kragen Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kenny RogersKenny RogersBrady Hawkes
Christine BelfordChristine BelfordEliza
Bruce BoxleitnerBruce BoxleitnerBilly Montana
Harold GouldHarold GouldArthur Stobridge
Clu GulagerClu GulagerRufe Bennett
Lance LeGaultLance LeGaultDoc Palmer
Lee PurcellLee PurcellJennie Reed
Ronnie ScribnerRonnie ScribnerJeremiah
Noble WillinghamNoble WillinghamConductor
Bruce M. FischerBruce M. FischerTabor
Borah SilverBotkin
Lew BrownJohnson
Lee PaulLee PaulGeorge
Robert LussierRobert LussierCrown
Edward WalshEdward WalshCharlie Rose
Marianne GordonMarianne GordonDallas
Cathy WorthingtonCathy WorthingtonLilly
Charles KnappCharles KnappShuster
Ed BakeyEli
David S. Cass Sr.David S. Cass Sr.Winters

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