The Gambler

The Gambler

Year: 2014

Runtime: 111 min

Language: Malayalam

Director: Rupert Wyatt

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Jim Bennett, an English professor with a serious gambling problem, finds himself deeply in debt to a powerful and dangerous gangster. Desperate to repay what he owes, he makes a high-stakes wager that puts his life on the line. As he struggles to find a way out, Bennett is forced to confront his past mistakes and navigate a perilous world of crime and deception, where every move is a risk.

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1

Jim Bennett's Struggles Begin

Jim Bennett, an academic in Los Angeles, grapples with a crippling gambling addiction. This addiction stems from his all-or-nothing perspective on life, which has led to significant personal and financial turmoil.

Los Angeles
2

Grandfather's Funeral

After attending his grandfather's funeral, Jim is faced with the harsh reality of disinheritance from his father, Jonathan. This event triggers Jim’s impulsive return to a life of gambling as he seeks solace.

3

Initial Win at the Blackjack Table

Jim visits a high-stakes gambling den and initially enjoys success at the blackjack table. He quickly wins $80,000, which momentarily boosts his confidence and entangles him further in the gambling lifestyle.

Gambling Den
4

Debt Accumulates

With the tide turning against him, Jim borrows $240,000 from Lee, the gambling ring owner. Additionally, he takes a further $50,000 from Neville Baraka, a loan shark, escalating his precarious financial situation.

Gambling Den
5

Reckless Gambling on Roulette

In a reckless gamble, Jim risks everything on a game of roulette, aiming for a chance at glory. Unfortunately, his ambition leads him to lose everything when the wheel lands on red instead of black.

Roulette Table
6

Death Threat from Lee

Facing imminent danger, Jim receives a death threat from Lee, who demands the repayment of his debts within seven days. This threat heightens Jim’s desperation and fear as his situation crumbles.

7

Interest in Amy Phillips

Amidst the chaos, Jim observes potential in his student, Amy Phillips, who shows great literary talent. Despite her advances, Jim struggles to maintain a professional distance while grappling with his chaos.

8

Loan Shark Proposal by Frank

As his debts mount, Jim contemplates seeking further help from Frank, a ruthless loan shark. Frank's offer to lend him more with exorbitant interest comes with a disturbing requirement for Jim to admit, 'I am not a man.'

9

Turning to His Mother

In desperation, Jim convinces his mother, Roberta, to give him money to settle his debts. However, he squanders this money at the casino during a date with Amy, entangling her deeper into his risky lifestyle.

10

Kidnapping by Baraka

As the deadline nears, Jim faces a dire predicament when Baraka kidnaps him. Baraka threatens Amy's life unless Jim orchestrates a point-shaving scheme involving his student, Lamar.

11

Manipulating the Game

Jim, forced into a morally questionable position, persuades Lamar to fix the outcome of the basketball game. This decision weighs heavily on Jim as he navigates the precarious nature of debt and morality.

12

Gambling on Lamar's Game

Using funds borrowed from Frank, Jim places a gamble on Lamar’s game. His strategy pays off, allowing him to settle his debts, but this victory is bittersweet as it deepens his entanglement in the gambling world.

13

Single Roulette Spin

In a final act of defiance, Jim sets up a risky wager on a single roulette spin, hoping to eliminate both Lee and Frank’s claims against him. Miraculously, he wins, marking a pivotal moment in his tumultuous journey.

Roulette Table
14

Debt-Free but Ruined

With his debts cleared but having lost everything else, Jim is left with a newfound freedom. He races through the city to find Amy, grasping the realization that despite being broke, he is finally free from his gambling addiction.

City

Last Updated: November 08, 2024 at 01:36

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