The Gambler
2014 Drama/Crime Rated R 110 Minutes
In Theaters | December 25, 2014 | |||
On 4K UHD | Not Available | |||
On Blu-ray | Not Available | |||
On DVD | April 28, 2015 |
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Jim Bennett (Academy AwardŽ-nominee Mark Wahlberg) is a risk taker. Both an English professor and a high-stakes gambler, Bennett bets it all when he borrows from a gangster (Michael Kenneth Williams) and offers his own life as collateral. Always one step ahead, Bennett pits his creditor against the operator of a gambling ring (Alvin Ing) and leaves his dysfunctional relationship with his wealthy mother (Academy AwardŽ-winner Jessica Lange) in his wake. He plays both sides, immersing himself in an illicit, underground world while garnering the attention of Frank (John Goodman), a loan shark with a paternal interest in Bennett's future. As his relationship with a student (Brie Larson) deepens, Bennett must take the ultimate risk for a second chance.
Rated R for language throughout, and for some sexuality/nudity.
Box office gross: $33.4 million. View box office history.
Released by Paramount. See more credits.