The Gambler
The Gambler is a 1974 Crime Drama film released on 2nd October; Karel Reisz directed the film which stars James Caan, James Woods, and M. Emmet Walsh. It was later remade/rebooted as The Gambler in 2014.
New York City English professor Axel Freed outwardly seems like an upstanding citizen. But privately Freed is in the clutches of a severe gambling addiction that threatens to destroy him.
Cast (45)
James Caan
James Woods
M. Emmet Walsh
Paul Sorvino
Burt Young
Antonio Fargas
Lauren Hutton
Vic Tayback
Allan Rich
Starletta DuPois
Frank Sivero
Melanie Mayron
Frank Adonis
Philip Sterling
Beatrice Winde
Richard Foronjy
Ric Mancini
Watch The Gambler (1974) online
Updated: 8th Nov 2023, 2:28pm
Production Companies
Connected Films
The Gambler Stats
Cast Age
Estimated Ages At Time of Filming
13% 20-29
29% 30-39
11% 40-49
7% 50-59
2% 70-79
38% Unknown
Cast Genders
Who Is Most Represented
18% Female
82% Male
Good/Bad Characters
More Heroes of Villains?
100% Unknown
Character Types
What Characters Feature
100% Unknown
The Gambler FAQ
When was The Gambler released?
The Gambler was released on Wednesday October 2nd, 1974.
Is The Gambler on Netflix?
No, The Gambler is not currently available on Netflix in the United States
Is The Gambler on Amazon Prime?
No, The Gambler is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States
Is The Gambler on Disney Plus?
No, The Gambler is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States