The Gambler (1974)
English drama film directed by Karel Reisz
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m 111 min
- Released
- 2 October 1974
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Gambler has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes (111 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 2 October 1974. It is directed by Karel Reisz and stars James Caan, Paul Sorvino and Lauren Hutton.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Karel Reisz
- Cast
- James Caan, Paul Sorvino, Lauren Hutton, Burt Young, Antonio Fargas, Carmine Caridi, Frank Sivero, James Woods, M. Emmet Walsh, Morris Carnovsky, Richard Foronjy, Vic Tayback
- Cinematography
- Victor J. Kemper
- Editing
- Roger Spottiswoode
- Music
- Jerry Fielding
- Written by
- James Toback
- Produced by
- Irwin Winkler, Robert Chartoff
- Production
- Paramount Pictures
- Distribution
- Paramount Pictures
Box office, awards and more
- Based on
- The Gambler
- Set in
- New York City, Russian Empire
- Filmed in
- New York City, Las Vegas Valley
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 2 October 1974
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Gambler?
The Gambler has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes, or 111 min.
When did The Gambler release?
The Gambler released on 2 October 1974.
Who directed The Gambler?
The Gambler is directed by Karel Reisz.
Who is in the cast of The Gambler?
The cast of The Gambler includes James Caan, Paul Sorvino, Lauren Hutton, Burt Young, Antonio Fargas and Carmine Caridi.
What is The Gambler rated in the US?
The Gambler is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Is The Gambler based on a true story or a book?
The Gambler is based on The Gambler.
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