In this remake of the {|James Caan|} 1974 vehicle {|The Gambler|}, an English professor (Mark Wahlberg) who is also a compulsive gambler finds that the only people who will have anything to do with him are those to whom he owes money. Wahlberg stars as Jim Bennett, a lecturer reeling from the death of his beloved grandfather (George Kennedy). His all-or-nothing personality gets him in debt for more than a quarter of a million dollars to the no-nonsense Mr. Lee (Alvin Ing), who runs an illegal gambling den. Jim attempts to play his way out of the hole by borrowing money from vicious criminal Neville Baraka (Michael Kenneth Williams), but his strategy backfires and leaves him owing the latter as well. His wealthy mother (Jessica Lange) initially refuses to give him any more money, which prompts Jim to make contact with Frank (John Goodman), a loan shark who offers to front him the cash he needs, but promises that failure to repay will lead to the death of his "bloodline." At the same time, Jim teaches a class of college kids about Shakespeare and Camus. His best student, Amy (Brie Larson), openly flirts with him, but he's also preoccupied with trying to get through to Lamar (Anthony Kelley), a star basketball player whom the university higher-ups want him to pass so he can continue to play.
Condition:NEW. Brand New Factory Sealed
Product Details
Actors: Anthony Kelley, Mark Wahlberg, Omar Leyva, Griffin Cleveland
Format: Multiple Formats, Blu-ray, AC-3, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Language: English
Subtitles: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
Dubbed: French, Portuguese, Spanish
Region: Region A/1 (Read more about DVD/Blu-ray formats.)
Number of discs: 2
Rated: R (Restricted)
Studio: Paramount
DVD Release Date: April 28, 2015
Run Time: 110 minutes
Cast & Crew
Mark Wahlberg Jim Bennett
Brie Larson , Amy Phillips
Jessica Lange , Roberta
John Goodman Frank
Emory Cohen , Dexter
Michael K. Williams , Neville Baraka
Richard Schiff , Jeweler
George Kennedy Ed
Griffin Cleveland Young Jim
Omar Leyva Valet
Steve Park Number 2
Chil Kong Blackjack Dealer #1
Da'Vone McDonald Neville's Muscle
Amin Joseph Neville's Bookkeeper
Cjon Saulsberry Neville's Posse
Teebone Mitchell Neville's Posse
Alvin Ing Mister Lee
Karen Ritchie Blackjack Dealer #2
Tina Wang Roulette Croupier
Anthony Kelley Lamar Allen
Josiah Blount Nebbishy Student
Shakira Ja'Nai Paye Questioning Student
Melanie McComb Mouthy Student
Andre Braugher Dean Fuller
Domenick Lombardozzi Big Ernie
Chanon Finley Pole Dancer
Raquel Pomplun Bottle Service Girl
Mattie Hawkinson Wide Eyed Student
Lauren Weedman Banker
James Wellington Indian Casino Dealer
Carlos L. Smith Indian Casino Ranchero
Steven Fisher Indian Casino Gambler #1
Henry Penzi Indian Casino Gambler #2
Steve Kim Mister Lee's Heavy #1, Korean Bodyguard #1
Simon Rhee Mister Lee's Heavy #2
Leland Orser Larry Jones
Todd Tetreault ROTC Squad Leader
Trevor Denman Horse Race Announcer
Jessika Van Sports Bar Waitress
Mike Rylander Game Announcer
Marques Johnson Game Color Man
Michael Fisher Basketball Coach
Michael Fisher Basketball Coach
Mark Schotz Assistant Basketball Coach
Brian Woods Referee
Stephen Woo Karaoke Singer
Kent Avenido Gambling Den Owner
Marc Abbink Press Member
Rio Ahn Korean Pit Boss
Kelly Bacon High-Fiving Court Fan
William Patrick Brown Party Guest
Cham Student
Stephen Choi Black Jack Dealer
Christian Taylor Student
Scott Cordts Fan
Lawannah Ann Curry Upscale Gambler
J. Denise Posse (Janet Mc)
Nicki Dion Student
Greg Duncan Security Consultant
Jennifer Floyd Nurse
Jonathan Gatz Screaming Fan
Alex Gregory Basketball Player
Jason Her Voice Only
Rex Hindrichs Donovan Cham (Wildcats Player)
Jahmilla Jackson Supporting
Sarunas Jackson Wilhelm
Dawayne Jordan Basketball Fan
Sun Jae Kim Gambler Ken
Anita Liao Casino Hostess
Airrese Marie Hooker
Eddie Martinez Steward
Hanna Messick Cheongsam Girl
Daniel Mitchell Jim's Dad
TJ Nibbio Basketball Fan
Christopher Brian Nicoletti Basketball Coach
Rebecca Lee Robertson Student
Justin Ryan Basketball Fan
Iain Sandison Bookstore Guy
Monda Scott Nurse
Joseph Steven Funeral Priest
Eric Bryan Stone Basketball Player
Norman Towns Brodey
Taylor West Female Basketball Player
Steven J. Wong Mr. Mahjong
Jen Yim Showgirl
Moses Yim Upscale Gambler
Teazz Yung Supporting
Technical Credits
Rupert Wyatt Director
Pete Beaudreau Editor
Clint Bennett Musical Direction/Supervision
Jon Brion Score Composer
Robert Chartoff Producer
Hannah Cooper Casting
David Crockett Executive Producer
Keith P. Cunningham Production Designer
Greig Fraser Cinematographer
Theo Green Score Composer
Sheila Jaffe Casting
Stephen Levinson Producer
Barbara Mesney Set Decoration/Design
Chuck Michael Sound/Sound Designer
William Monahan Screenwriter
Lee Orloff Sound Mixer
Donald Sparks Asst. Director
Dawn Swiderski Art Director
James Toback Screenwriter
Mark Wahlberg Producer
Jacqueline West Costumes/Costume Designer
David Winkler Producer
Irwin Winkler Producer
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