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1) The Gambler
Author
Language
English
Description
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...
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
The fifth and final season of original episodes follow Bart Maverick as he deals himself the winning hand against crooked senators, four-flushing bankers, glamorous grifters, wish-granting leprechauns, Bonanza-spoofing ranchers and more in thirteen classic adventures.
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
Español
Description
Duelo en el desierto: Laura, a woman torn between her husband and her brother, joins forces with Father Juan to try and stop her brother from sending her husband to prison. El Zurdo: Pedro, a gunfighter, kills a gambler in self-defense and then adopts his son. Years later the adopted son wants to avenge his father's death and learns the truth. El hijo del diablo: A masked bandit who kills bandits with a single shot between the eyes appears in town...
4) Honky tonk
Series
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
A gambler attempts to settle into honest life in a small town by falling in love with a young local and opening up a saloon with his gambling winnings.
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Mark Fallon (Power), a riverboat gambler on his way to New Orleans, meets Angelique Dureau (Piper Laurie), a Southern belle who spurns his charm and advances. Using his winnings to build a casino, Fallon's card skills make him a fortune, while his pursuit of the fiery Angelique leads to knife fights, suicides, family feuds and duels over personal honor"--container.
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Texas Rangers: MacMurray and Oakie play two devil-may-care outlaws who roam the Texas frontier. Their days are numbered, however, when the Texas Rangers sweep through to bring law and order. The two decide to join the Rangers in order to stay one jump ahead of the law, but as they become heroes, they are suddenly in conflict--with themselves and their old partners in crime.
Canyon passage: Multi-plotted western set in Oregon in the 1850s mixing action,...
13) Maverick
Pub. Date
[1997]
Language
English
Formats
Description
A poker tournament attracts gamblers of all kinds, including the legendary Maverick, that is if he can avoid the noose, outlaws, snakes & a runaway stage to get there.
15) Even money
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
The lives of nine individuals fate begin to increasingly entwine in a web of addiction and gambling, culminating at one critical moment where their lives will be lost or reclaimed. Struggling writer Kate loses her family's savings at a casino; a washed-up Vegas performer tries to help Kate regain her money; Clyde owes so much money to his dangerous bookie that he asks his NBA-destined nephew to throw a game.
16) Uncut gems
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Formats
Description
A charismatic jeweler makes a high-stakes bet that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime. In a precarious high-wire act, he must balance business, family, and adversaries on all sides in pursuit of the ultimate win.
17) Runner runner
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
A Princeton graduate student, Richie, believes he has been tricked online by a fellow gambler. He travels to Costa Rica to meet Ivan Block, an online gambling tycoon. When the FBI tries to pressure Richie to help bring down Block, Richie faces his biggest gamble ever.
18) Show boat
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
Musical extravaganza which celebrates the loves and heartbreaks of a Mississippi riverboat troupe, starting with a young girl whose heart is stolen by a dashing gambler.
19) Skiptrace
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Description
Follow detective Benny Chan, in this action-packed comedy, as he tries to avenge the death of his late partner. Freewheeling American gambler Connor has the evidence Benny needs in order to get justice. Benny and Connor must survive the fight of their lives.
20) Rounders
Pub. Date
[2011?]
Language
English
Description
A young man is a reformed gambler who must return to playing big stakes poker to help a friend pay off loan sharks.
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