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The Gambling Man (1000) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1000 · 180 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Norman Stone
- Starring
- Sylvestra Le Touzel, Bernard Hill, David Nellist, Robson Green, Ian Cullen, Frank Mills
Adapted from a beloved Catherine Cookson novel, the drama follows slick cardplayer Rory Connor (Robson Green), a rags‑to‑rich gambler confronted with a pivotal choice. When his brother’s fate hangs in the balance, Rory must decide whether to sacrifice everything for family. Directed by Norman Stone, the film also features Bernard Hill, Sylvestra Le Touzel and Sammy Johnson.
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