Bibliograph

The gambler, Chartoff/Winkler Productions, Closest to the Hole Productions & Leverage Entertainment ; written by William Monahan ; directed by Rupert Wyatt

Type

Label

The gambler, Chartoff/Winkler Productions, Closest to the Hole Productions & Leverage Entertainment ; written by William Monahan ; directed by Rupert Wyatt

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

MPAA rating: R, for language throughout, and for some sexuality/nudity

Main title

The gambler

Medium

DVD

Oclc number

904967026

Responsibility statement

Chartoff/Winkler Productions, Closest to the Hole Productions & Leverage Entertainment ; written by William Monahan ; directed by Rupert Wyatt

Runtime

110

Summary

Both an English professor and a high-stakes gambler, Jim Bennett bets it all when he borrows from a gangster and offers his own life as collateral. Always one step ahead, Bennett pits his creditor against the operator of a gambling ring and leaves his dysfunctional relationship with his wealthy mother in his wake. He plays both sides, immersing himself in an illicit, underground world while garnering the attention of Frank, a loan shark with an interest in Bennett's future

Target audience

adult

Technique

live action

Contributor