directed by: Karel Reisz, year: 1974
actors: James Caan, Paul Sorvino, Lauren Hutton

The Gambler is a 1974 American crime drama film about a literature professor who finds himself in deep trouble with gambling debts and loan sharks. As his life spirals out of control, he must confront his addiction and the consequences of his actions.

Addiction, Risk, Obsession, Self Destruction, Redemption