Movie
The Gambler
19791h 35m7.4 / 10
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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
The Gambler was released November 1, 1979. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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.
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More about The Gambler
Cast
Vicente FernándezMartín Estrada
Jorge RiveroRaúl VidalMartha D'Castro
Amparo MuñozAlejandra
Eduardo de la PeñaGermán Madero / Mosca
Tito Junco
Ignacio Retes
Alfredo MayoCredits
- Directed by
- Rogelio A. González
- Written by
- Adolfo Torres Portillo, Julio Alejandro
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Spanish
- Original title
- El tahúr
Production
- Cima Films
Ízaro FilmsSpain