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The Gambler (1980) [NR]

Featuring:
Kenny Rogers, Christine Belford, Bruce Boxleitner

Written by:
Jim Byrnes
Cort Casady
Don Schlitz

Directed by:
Dick Lowry


Release Date:
April 8, 1980

Original Title:
The Gambler

Alternate Titles:
Kenny Rogers as The Gambler
The Gambler

Genres:
TV Movie | Western

Production Companies:
Ken Kragen Productions

Production Countries:
United States of America

Ratings / Certifications:
US: NR 

Runtime: 94

You Got To Know When To Hold 'Em, Know When To Fold Em...

Overview from TheMovieDB

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.

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Overview from Open Movies

Brady Hawkes, The Gambler, receives a letter from his son indicating he needs help. This sends Brady to the rescue. Along the way Brady meets up with Billy Montana, a young man who thinks he knows everything about playing cards. Brady teaches Billy a few lessons along the way and they end up forming a strong friendship and team up together.

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Rankings and Honors

The Gambler (1980) on IMDb
Internet Movie Database 6.3/10
Awards Won: Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. 1 win & 3 nominations total

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Production

Animal Wrangler:
Roger Hartman

Art Direction:
Allen E. Smith
Richard Sawyer

Assistant Editor:
J. Benjamin Chulay

Assistant Property Master:
Don Hulett

Associate Producer:
John Marias

Boom Operator:
Don Coufal

Camera Operator:
Frederic J. Smith

Casting:
Pam Polifroni

Costume Assistant:
Kathleen McGregor

Costumer:
Tom Dawson

Director:
Dick Lowry

Director of Photography:
Joseph F. Biroc

Editor:
Jerrold L. Ludwig

Executive Producer:
Ken Kragen

First Assistant Camera:
M. Todd Henry
Jamie Anderson

First Assistant Director:
John Marias

Gaffer:
Larry Gilhooly

Hairstylist:
Gae Clark Butler

Key Grip:
Pete G. Papanickolas

Location Manager:
Sherry Pringle

Makeup Artist:
Lon Bentley

Music Editor:
Tom Carlin

Negative Cutter:
Susanne Gervay

Original Music Composer:
Larry Cansler

Producer:
Terence A. Donnelly
John Marias
Jim Byrnes

Production Coordinator:
Karen 'Sarge' Sargent

Production Office Coordinator:
Ralph M. Leo
Chip Fowler

Property Master:
Ernie Sawyers

Screenplay:
Jim Byrnes

Script Supervisor:
Judy Rosenthal

Second Assistant Director:
Armando M. Huerta

Set Decoration:
Peg Cummings
Edward J. McDonald

Sound Editor:
John Kline

Sound Mixer:
Kenneth Isley

Sound Re-Recording Mixer:
Gordon L. Day
John Norman
David J. Hudson

Story:
Cort Casady
Jim Byrnes

Stunt Coordinator:
David S. Cass Sr.

Transportation Coordinator:
Alan Collis

Unit Production Manager:
Terence A. Donnelly

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