The Gambler

The Gambler

You Got To Know When To Hold 'Em, Know When To Fold Em...

NR 1980 · 94 min · ★ 5.9 · Western, TV Movie

This Western adventure, inspired by Kenny Rogers' hit song, tells how fictional gambler Brady Hawkes, going in search of a young son he never knew he had, teams up with an impetuous young admirer and a shady lady on his journey, which also involves him with an arrogant railroad owner and a gang of villains.

Directed by Dick Lowry · Written by Cort Casady

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