The Gambler

The Gambler

1979 · 95 min · ★ 7.4 · 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.

Directed by Rogelio A. González · Written by Julio Alejandro

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