One of Caan's best films. He is the balls in this. Good support from Paul Sorvino and the scene where he drags his mother around the banks is quiet heart breaking. The finale is immense and the tension is quiet unbearable.
Another example of why 70's cinema is simply untouchable.
This review of The Gambler (1974) was written by Ian C on 03 Jan 2014.
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