The Gambler
Seen it?1980 | 94 min | Western, TV Movie
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for most people.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 23K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dick Lowry
- Kenny RogersBrady Hawkes
- Christine BelfordEliza
- Bruce BoxleitnerBilly Montana
- Harold GouldArthur Stobridge
- Clu GulagerRufe Bennett
- Lance LeGaultDoc Palmer
- Lee PurcellJennie Reed
- Ronnie ScribnerJeremiah
- Noble WillinghamConductor
- Bruce M. FischerTabor