The Gambler (1980)

5.9/10 94 min Western TV Movie

Overview

This Western adventure, inspired by Kenny Rogers' hit song, tells how fictional gambler Brady Hawkes, going in search of a young son he never knew he had, teams up with an impetuous young admirer and a shady lady on his journey, which also involves him with an arrogant railroad owner and a gang of villains.

Cast

Kenny Rogers

Brady Hawkes

Christine Belford

Eliza

Bruce Boxleitner

Billy Montana

Harold Gould

Arthur Stobridge

Clu Gulager

Rufe Bennett

Lance LeGault

Doc Palmer

Lee Purcell

Jennie Reed

Ronnie Scribner

Jeremiah

Noble Willingham

Conductor

Bruce M. Fischer

Tabor

Lee Paul

George

Robert Lussier

Crown

Edward Walsh

Charlie Rose

Marianne Gordon

Dallas

Cathy Worthington

Lilly

Charles Knapp

Shuster

David S. Cass Sr.

Winters

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