The Gambler Collection
Description
Kenny Rogers stars in the original film The Gambler, plus two feature-length sequels. Inspired by Rogers' hit song, The Gambler was the first movie in what would become the longest-running miniseries in network television history!
Rogers brings all of his charisma to the role of Brady Hawkes (a.k.a. The Gambler) and is joined by a star-studded supporting cast that includes Bruce Boxleitner, Linda Evans, Linda Gray, Dean Stockwell, Charles Durning, and George Kennedy.
THE GAMBLER (1980)
Singer-songwriter Kenny Rogers stars as a card shark with a heart of gold in The Gambler, an Old West tale inspired by one of the most beloved songs of all time. Brady Hawkes (Rogers) is a man who has seen it all...except for the son he never knew. When Hawkes receives a surprising letter from his child, he sets off on a journey to finally meet the boy. In the course of his travels, Hawkes crosses paths with the impetuous Billy Montana (Bruce Boxleitner - Tron), and the two become fast friends. Billy considers himself to be a professional gambler, but he’s got a lot to learn - and Hawkes has got some very familiar advice for him.
Extra Feature: COWARD OF THE COUNTY (1981)
In the tradition of The Gambler series, Coward of the County takes its inspiration from one of Kenny Rogers' all-time greatest hits. Rogers plays a small-town preacher whose nephew has taken a pledge of pacifism at the request of his dying father. The young man's oath is tested when the Gatlin boys attack his loving wife. Featuring Frederic Lane, Largo Woodruff, and William Schreiner.
THE GAMBLER: THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES (1983)
Brady Hawkes is back in this rip-roaring sequel to The Gambler. When Brady's son Jeremiah is kidnapped by a vicious gang, the gambler and his sidekick Billy Montana saddle up to rescue him. With the aid of the quick-drawing Kat Muldoon (Linda Evans - Dynasty), the stakes couldn't be higher. Will this pair of aces with a queen kicker come out on top?
THE GAMLBER: THE LEGEND CONTINUES (1987)
Brady Hawkes and Billy Montana ride again in this thrilling continuation of The Gambler saga. When the Sioux Nation is threatened by corrupt U.S. Calvary and government officials, it's up to the two friends to resolve the conflict. Also starring Linda Gray, Melanie Chartoff, George Kennedy, and Jeffrey Jones.
Product Information
DISCS 3 |
RUN-TIME 94 / 95 / 190 / 190 min |
ASPECT RATIO Various |
COLOR Color |
LANGUAGE English |
REGION Region 1 |
RATING Not Rated |
PRODUCTION DATE 1980 / 1981 / 1983 / 1987 |
CLOSED-CAPTIONED No |
SUBTITLES None |
Cast & Crew
Kenny Rogers | Uncle Matthew |
Fredric Lehne | Tommy Spencer |
Largo Woodruff | Becky |
Mariclare Costello | Emma |
Ana Alicia | Violet |
William Schreiner | Jimmy Joe Gatlin |
Frank Koppala | Paul Gatlin |
Todd Waring | Luke Gatlin |
Noble Willingham | Car-Wash |
Joe Dorsey | Lem Gatlin |
Dick Lowry | Director |
Clyde Ware | Teleplay |
Jim Byrnes | Teleplay |
Clyde Ware | Television Story |
Roger Bowling | Based On The Song Written By |
Billy Edd Wheeler | Based On The Song Written By |
Ken Kragen | Executive Producer |
Ken Kragen | Producer |
John Marias | Producer |
Karen 'Sarge' Sargent | Associate Producer |
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 |
Dick Lowry | Director |
Jim Byrnes | Teleplay |
Cort Casady | Story |
Jim Byrnes | Story |
Don Schlitz | Suggested By A Song By |
Jim Byrnes | Producer |
Terence A. Donnelly | Associate Producer |
Ken Kragen | Executive Producer |
Ken Kragen | Producer |
John Marias | Associate Producer |
Kenny Rogers | Brady Hawkes |
Bruce Boxleitner | Billy Montana |
Linda Evans | Kate Muldoon |
Johnny Crawford | Masket |
Charles Fields | Jeremiah |
David Hedison | Carson |
Bob Hoy | Juno |
Brion James | Reece |
Paul Koslo | Holt |
Cameron Mitchell | Col. Greeley |
Dick Lowry | Director |
Jim Byrnes | Teleplay |
Don Schlitz | Suggested By A Song By |
Jim Byrnes | Characters |
Cort Casady | Characters |
Ken Kragen | Producer |
Dick Lowry | Producer |
Neil T. Maffeo | Supervising Producer |
Kenny Rogers | Brady Hawkes |
Bruce Boxleitner | Billy Montana |
Marc Alaimo | Pvt. Bob Butler |
Jeff Allin | Homesteader |
George American Horse | Chief Sitting Bull |
Carpio Bernal | Indian #2 |
Michael Berryman | Cpl. Catlett |
Sam Boxleitner | Boy with Hat |
Jeffrey Alan Chandler | Plow Salesman |
Melanie Chartoff | Deborah |
Dick Lowry | Director |
Jeb Rosebrook | Writer |
Roderick Taylor | Writer |
Peter Burrell | Co-producer |