The Gambler is a 2014 American crime drama film directed by Rupert Wyatt.The screenplay by William Monahan is based on the 1974 film The Gambler, written by James Toback.The remake, starring Mark Wahlberg as the title character, premiered on November 10, 2014, at the AFI Fest, and was theatrically released in the United States on December 25, 2014. Moe Raymond Serra. Caan's performance was widely lauded and was nominated for a Golden Globe . Directed by Dick Lowry. With Mark Wahlberg, Jessica Lange, John Goodman, Brie Larson. It was loosely based on the Grammy-winning Kenny Rogers song of the same name, and stars the singer as Brady Hawkes, a gambler trying to reunite with a son he never knew, played by Ronnie Scribner. Literature professor and gambler Jim Bennett's debt causes him to borrow money from his mother and a loan shark. With Dayyana Hameed, Vishnu Govindhan, Innocent, Joseph Annamkutty Jose. Literature professor Jim Bennett (Mark Wahlberg) leads a secret life as a high-stakes gambler. Uncle Hy Gregory Rozakis. But in honor of that there's going to be one last great poker game and all what one needs to join is one hundred thousand dollars. The Gambler is a 1974 American crime drama film written by James Toback and directed by Karel Reisz. The Gambler (Russian: Игрокъ, romanized: Igrok; modern spelling Игрок) is a short novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky about a young tutor in the employment of a formerly wealthy Russian general. Rogers reprises Hawkes in the fourth installment of the series. The film originally aired on NBC on November 3, 1991. The Gambler (1980 TV Movie) Full Cast & Crew. Singer in Park Antonio Fargas. Anson has always wanted to be a successful businessman and a good father to his son. Will Bennett risk his life for a second chance? Bernie Stuart Margolin. Bank Officer Carl W. Crudup. New York City English professor Axel Freed (James Caan) outwardly seems like an upstanding citizen. This sends Brady to the rescue. Pimp Ernest Butler. The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw (1991) The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw is a 1991 television film starring Kenny Rogers and Reba McEntire. Awards & Events. It was nominated for a Costume Design Emmy. With Kenny Rogers, Christine Belford, Bruce Boxleitner, Harold Gould. Sal Joel Wolfe. "The Gambler" is a song written by Don Schlitz and recorded by several artists, most famously by American country music singer Kenny Rogers. Directed by Dick Lowry. Don Schlitz … Kenny Rogers as The Gambler (also known as The Gambler) is a 1980 American made-for-television Western film directed by Dick Lowry.The film premiered on CBS on April 8, 1980. Basketball Coach Joseph Attles. The Gambler is a story of this father-son duo, as they go through various struggles to win what is important to them. Along the way Brady meets up with Billy Montana, a young man who thinks he knows everything about playing cards. Directed by (1) Writing credits (4) Cast (26) Produced by (5) Music by (1) Cinematography by (1) Film Editing by (1) Casting By (1) Art Direction by (2) With Kenny Rogers, Rick Rossovich, Reba McEntire, Claude Akins. Further complicating his situation, is his relationship with one of his students. What to Watch Latest Trailers IMDb TV IMDb Originals IMDb Picks IMDb Podcasts. Cowboy Ric Mancini. Brady Hawkes, The Gambler, receives a letter from his son indicating he needs help. Spencer Allan Rich. It stars James Caan , Paul Sorvino and Lauren Hutton . Vernon Sully Boyar. Directed by Tom Emmatty. Las Vegas Gambler James Woods. The Gambler Brady Hawkes is back and he's about to lose his primary means of livelihood, when a law banning gambling is about to be passed. The Gambler Photos View All Photos (17) Movie Info. Directed by Rupert Wyatt. Benny William Andrews. 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