The Gambler (2014) (2014)

Name: The Gambler (2014)
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Drama
Released: 2014
Duration: 111 min
Rating: 6.0
Cast: Mark Wahlberg, John Goodman, Brie Larson, Michael Kenneth Williams, George Kennedy

1h 51m United States of America

Thriller Crime Drama

Plot

Jim Bennett, a literature professor, secretly indulges in high-stakes gambling, embracing danger at every turn. When he borrows money from a gangster, he stakes his own life as collateral, escalating the risk. To navigate this perilous world, Bennett cleverly manipulates rival factions, including a ruthless gambling ring and a protective loan shark named Frank. As he develops a meaningful connection with one of his students, Bennett faces the ultimate gamble: risking everything for a shot at redemption and a more stable future.

Cast

Mark Wahlberg John Goodman Brie Larson Michael Kenneth Williams George Kennedy Jessica Lange Richard Schiff Andre Braugher Emory Cohen Domenick Lombardozzi Anthony Kelley Alvin Ing Da'Vone McDonald Griffin Cleveland Omar Leyva