The Gambler
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Summary
The Gambler is a film[1]. It ranks in the top 3% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (543 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- The Gambler's instance of is recorded as film[3].
- The Gambler was directed by Karel Reisz[4].
- James Toback wrote the screenplay for The Gambler[5].
- The Gambler's composer is recorded as Jerry Fielding[6].
- The Gambler's genre is drama film[7].
- The Gambler's genre is crime film[8].
- The Gambler's based on is recorded as The Gambler[9].
- A cast member of The Gambler was James Caan[10].
- A cast member of The Gambler was Paul Sorvino[11].
- A cast member of The Gambler was Lauren Hutton[12].
- A cast member of The Gambler was Burt Young[13].
- A cast member of The Gambler was Antonio Fargas[14].
- A cast member of The Gambler was Carmine Caridi[15].
- A cast member of The Gambler was Frank Sivero[16].
- A cast member of The Gambler was James Woods[17].
- A cast member of The Gambler was M. Emmet Walsh[18].
- A cast member of The Gambler was Morris Carnovsky[19].
- A cast member of The Gambler was Richard Foronjy[20].
- A cast member of The Gambler was Vic Tayback[21].
- A cast member of The Gambler was Allan Rich[22].
- The Gambler was produced by Irwin Winkler[23].
- The Gambler was produced by Robert Chartoff[24].
- The Gambler's production company is recorded as Paramount Pictures[25].
- The Gambler's director of photography is recorded as Victor J. Kemper[26].
- The original language of The Gambler was English[27].
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Authorship and Creation
Producers include Irwin Winkler[23] and Robert Chartoff[24]. The Gambler was directed by Karel Reisz[4]. James Toback wrote the screenplay for it[5]. Cast members include James Caan[10], Paul Sorvino[11], Lauren Hutton[12], Burt Young[13], Antonio Fargas[14], and Carmine Caridi[15].
Publication
Publication dates include October 2, 1974[28], October 9, 1974[29], February 17, 1975[30], March 5, 1975[31], March 31, 1975[32], and April 1975[33]. The original language of The Gambler was English[27]. Genres include drama film[7] and crime film[8]. It was distributed by video on demand[34].
Subject and Themes
The Gambler's main subject is gambling[35].
Reception
Reviews include 7.3/10[36], 65/100[37], and 82%[38].
Adaptations and Inspiration
The Gambler's after a work by is recorded as Fyodor Dostoyevsky[39].
Why It Matters
The Gambler ranks in the top 3% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (543 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] It is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]