The Gambler
1979, Spanish. Directed by Rogelio A. González.
Three childhood friends; when they grow up, the poor boy is shut out from the possibility of romancing the girl because of class issues. He leaves town, learns to play pro-level poker, wins a fortune, then goes home to ruin his rival's life.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 1 November 1979
- Original title
- El tahúr
- Country
- Mexico
- Written by
- Julio Alejandro, Adolfo Torres Portillo
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The Gambler: quick answers
Is The Gambler worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 72 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Gambler?
The Gambler runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Gambler have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Gambler on?
The Gambler isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Gambler?
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Who directed The Gambler?
The Gambler (1979) was directed by Rogelio A. González and stars Vicente Fernández, Jorge Rivero, Martha D'Castro.