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The Gambler 1974

In the bustling city that never sleeps, Axel Freed, a respected English professor, struggles with a dangerous secret: a compulsive gambling addiction. His obsession leads him into the high-stakes world of illegal betting, where he accumulates overwhelming debt and risks losing everything. As his life spirals out of control, Freed must confront his demons and fight for a chance at redemption before it’s too late.

In the bustling city that never sleeps, Axel Freed, a respected English professor, struggles with a dangerous secret: a compulsive gambling addiction. His obsession leads him into the high-stakes world of illegal betting, where he accumulates overwhelming debt and risks losing everything. As his life spirals out of control, Freed must confront his demons and fight for a chance at redemption before it’s too late.

Does The Gambler have end credit scenes?

No!

The Gambler does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Ratings and Reviews for The Gambler

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Metacritic

65

Metascore

7.3

User Score

TMDB

67

%

User Score

Awards & Nominations for The Gambler

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32nd Golden Globe Awards 1975

James Caan
Nomination

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor)

James Caan

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The Gambler - Trailer

The Gambler (1974) Original Trailer [FHD]

Cars Featured in The Gambler

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AMC

1970

Gremlin

Cadillac

1974

Fleetwood Eldorado

Cadillac

1959

Series 62 Convertible

Ford

1970

F-Series

Ford

1968

Mustang

Oldsmobile

1973

Ninety-Eight

Plymouth

1971

Duster

Plymouth

1969

Fury

Plymouth

1973

Fury

Plymouth

1973

Satellite

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