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The Gambling Man (1995)

TV Series ★ 6.3 60 min

Drama

The Gambling Man is a three-part British television drama based on Catherine Cookson's 1975 novel of the same name. Produced by Tyne Tees Television for ITV, the serial stars Robson Green, Stephanie Putson, Ian Cullen, and David Nellist. Dissatisfied with his life, Tyneside rent collector Rory Connor decides to use his talents as a card player to improve his situation. He's soon able to purchase a boatyard and marry his childhood sweetheart Janie Waggett, but his success is built on a tangle of lies and deceit. Never one to shy away from high stakes, Rory is in the game of his life when he's asked to make the ultimate sacrifice for his brother.

Catherine Cookson Creator Norman Stone Director T.R. Bowen Writer Catherine Cookson Writer

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Released
February 26, 1995
Runtime
60 min
IMDb
tt0227903
Language
Studio
Festival Films, Tyne Tees Television

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Cast

Robson Green Robson Green Rory Connor Bernard Hill Bernard Hill Frank nickle Sylvestra Le Touzel Sylvestra Le Touzel David Nellist David Nellist Anne Kent Anne Kent Ian Cullen Sammy Johnson Sammy Johnson Stephanie Putson Allen Mechen Dennis Lingard Amber Styles Ron Senior Jr. Sarah Finch John Middleton John Middleton Margery Bone Lyn Douglas Joe Ging

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Gambling Man about?
The Gambling Man is a three-part British television drama based on Catherine Cookson's 1975 novel of the same name. Produced by Tyne Tees Television for ITV, the serial stars Robson Green, Stephanie Putson, Ian Cullen, and David Nellist. Dissatisfied with his life, Tyneside rent collector Rory Connor decides to use his talents as a card player to improve his situation. He's soon able to purchase a boatyard and marry his childhood sweetheart Janie Waggett, but his success is built on a tangle of lies and deceit. Never one to shy away from high stakes, Rory is in the game of his life when he's asked to make the ultimate sacrifice for his brother.
Who created The Gambling Man?
The Gambling Man was created by Catherine Cookson, Norman Stone.
Who stars in The Gambling Man?
The Gambling Man stars Robson Green, Bernard Hill, Sylvestra Le Touzel, David Nellist.
When was The Gambling Man released?
The Gambling Man is a 1995 drama series.
Where can I watch The Gambling Man?
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