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The Big Gamble (1961)

Movie ★ 6.0 100 min

Adventure Action Comedy Drama

Irish seaman Vic Brennan persuades his Dublin family to finance a truck-hauling business in the remote African town of Jebanda. The only stipulation is that his cousin Samuel, a timid bank clerk, accompany Vic and his Corsican bride, Marie, to Africa and protect the family fortune.

Elmo Williams Director Irwin Shaw Writer Richard Fleischer Director

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Quick facts

Released
July 25, 1961
Runtime
100 min
IMDb
tt0054679
Language
Studio
Darryl F. Zanuck Productions,

Themes

Cast

Stephen Boyd Stephen Boyd Vic Brennan Juliette Gréco Juliette Gréco Marie David Wayne David Wayne Samuel Brennan Gregory Ratoff Gregory Ratoff Kaltenberg Sybil Thorndike Sybil Thorndike Aunt Cathleen Fernand Ledoux Fernand Ledoux Customs Official Marie Kean Marie Kean Cynthia Harold Goldblatt Harold Goldblatt The Priest Maureen O'Dea Margaret Brennan

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Big Gamble about?
Irish seaman Vic Brennan persuades his Dublin family to finance a truck-hauling business in the remote African town of Jebanda. The only stipulation is that his cousin Samuel, a timid bank clerk, accompany Vic and his Corsican bride, Marie, to Africa and protect the family fortune.
Who directed The Big Gamble?
The Big Gamble was directed by Elmo Williams, Richard Fleischer.
Who stars in The Big Gamble?
The Big Gamble stars Stephen Boyd, Juliette Gréco, David Wayne, Gregory Ratoff.
When was The Big Gamble released?
The Big Gamble is a 1961 adventure, action, comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch The Big Gamble?
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