| Directed by |
Karel Reisz |
| Starring |
PJames Caan, Paul Sorvino, Lauren Hutton |
| Distributed by |
Paramount Pictures |
| Release date(s) |
October 1974 |
| Language |
English |
The Gambler (1974)
James Caan is a literature professor and a gambling addict and this addiction goes out of control. He gets into a terrible debt, even losing his savings.
His debt to his bookie engulfs in more difficulties. Caan then extorts a hefty sum from his mom to repay his debts. He even borrows money from his girlfriend.
Caan has to estrange not only his morals but his loved ones too.