The gambler

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The Resource The gambler

Statement of responsibility: Paramount Pictures presents a Chartoff Winkler production ; a Closest To The Hole/Leverage Entertainment production ; produced by Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson ; produced by Irwin Winkler, Robert Chartoff, David Winkler ; screenplay by William Monahan ; directed by Rupert Wyatt

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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

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Credits note: Editor, Pete Beaudreau ; music, Jon Brion, Theo Green ; director of photography, Greig Fraser

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

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In English with optional French or Spanish dialogue; optional Spanish, Portuguese, French or English subtitles; optional English audio description
Closed captioned

PerformerNote: Mark Wahlberg, Jessica Lange, John Goodman, Brie Larson, Michael Kenneth Williams, George Kennedy, Richard Schiff, Andre Braugher, Emory Cohen, Domenick Lombardozzi, Anthony Kelley, Alvin Ing, Griffin Cleveland, Omar Leyva

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Context of The gambler