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The Gambler
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The Gambler

1979-11-01 · 95 min · ★ 7.5

Adventure · Drama · Romance

Three childhood friends; when they grow up, the poor boy is shut out from the possibility of romancing the girl because of class issues. He leaves town, learns to play pro-level poker, wins a fortune, then goes home to ruin his rival's life.

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Directors
Rogelio A. González
Production companies
Cima Films, Ízaro Films
Countries
Mexico
Status
Released

Top Cast

Vicente FernándezVicente FernándezMartín Estrada
Jorge RiveroJorge RiveroRaúl Vidal
Martha D'Castro
Amparo MuñozAmparo MuñozAlejandra
Eduardo de la PeñaEduardo de la PeñaGermán Madero / Mosca
Tito JuncoTito Junco
Ignacio Retes
Alfredo MayoAlfredo Mayo
Jorge FegánJorge Fegán
Leandro Marcelino Espinosa
Amado ZumayaAmado Zumaya
Servanda Anaya
Fernando Pinkus
Ricardo Zermeño
Víctor Briseño
Patricia Maldonado
Roberto Reynoso
Ignacio Zermeño
Víctor Vera
Alejandro FernándezAlejandro Fernández

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