The Gambler from Natchez (1954): Cast & Plot
The Gambler from Natchez is a 1954 western directed by Henry Levin, starring Dale Robertson as Vance Colby, Debra Paget and Thomas Gomez. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Henry Levin
- Genre
- Western
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Panoramic Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Gambler from Natchez About?
The premise of The Gambler from Natchez without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A discharged army captain journeys back to New Orleans, driven by a burning desire to avenge his father's murder. Amid the bold, bawdy atmosphere of the mighty Mississippi and its fierce women, he confronts the men responsible, seeking retribution in a world of raw passion and danger.
The Gambler from Natchez Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- texas
- police inspector
- mississippi
- mississippi river
The Gambler from Natchez Cast & Characters
Dale Robertson leads the cast as Vance Colby, with Debra Paget as Melanie Barbee and Thomas Gomez as Antoine Barbee. Directed by Henry Levin; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Henry Levin
- Dale Robertson as Vance Colby
- Debra Paget as Melanie Barbee
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Thomas Gomez as Antoine Barbee -
Kevin McCarthy as Andre Rivage
Also Starring in The Gambler from Natchez
· 10 more- Lisa Daniels Ivette Rivage
- Douglas Dick Claude St. Germaine
- Peter Mamakos Etienne (uncredited)
- Henri Letondal Police Commissioner Robert Renard
- Woody Strode Josh
- John Wengraf Nicholas Cadiz
- Jay Novello Rene Garonne
- Bill Walker Rivage's Butler (uncredited)
- Parley Baer Riverboat Captain (uncredited)
- Donald Randolph Pierre Bonet
More from Henry Levin
More films directed by Henry Levin, best-rated first: Where the Boys Are, Scout’s Honor, That Man Bolt and The Desperados.
The Gambler from Natchez Plot Summary
What happens in The Gambler from Natchez from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the year 1848, Vance Colby, played by Dale Robertson, returns to New Orleans after spending four years away from his hometown. He is quickly summoned by his father, a notorious gambler, who calls him aboard his riverboat. During this encounter, a fellow gambler named Gottfried accuses Vance of cheating at cards. In a swift and brutal confrontation, Vance defends himself and beats Gottfried into submission. However, as Vance turns away, Gottfried attempts to attack him with a baling hook, forcing Vance to defend himself once more. Luckily, Melanie Barbee, played by Debra Paget, the daughter of Captain Antoine Barbee (played by Thomas Gomez), steps in just in time to save Vance from further harm.
Full summary
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Movies Like The Gambler from Natchez
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Mississippi Gambler, The Gambler: Playing for Keeps and The Gambler: The Luck Of The Draw.
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The Mississippi Gambler 1953 -
The Gambler: Playing for Keeps 1994 -
The Gambler: The Luck Of The Draw 1991 -
The Gambler: The Adventure Continues 1983 -
The Gambler 1974 -
The Gambler 1980 -
The Gambler: The Legend Continues 1987 -
The Gambler 2014 -
Gambler’s Choice 1944 -
The Gambler, The Girl and The Gunslinger 2009 -
The Gambler and the Lady 1952 -
Mississippi Grind 2015
The Gambler from Natchez FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Gambler from Natchez, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Gambler from Natchez?
The Gambler from Natchez runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was The Gambler from Natchez released?
The Gambler from Natchez was released on August 4, 1954.
Who directed The Gambler from Natchez?
The Gambler from Natchez was directed by Henry Levin.
More films by Henry Levin Who is in the cast of The Gambler from Natchez?
The Gambler from Natchez stars Dale Robertson as Vance Colby, Debra Paget as Melanie Barbee and Thomas Gomez as Antoine Barbee, among 14 credited actors.
Does The Gambler from Natchez have a post-credit scene?
No. The Gambler from Natchez has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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