The Gambling Man (1995)
Overview
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.
Where to watch The Gambling Man
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Britbox, Shout! Factory | — | — |
| United Kingdom | UKTV Play | — | — |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, BritBox | — | — |
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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. The Gambling Man is a Drama series, first aired on 1995-02-26, 1 season and 3 episodes.
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In the United States, The Gambling Man streams on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox and Shout! Factory. The table on this page lists 2 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Created by
Catherine Cookson
Cast
- Robson Green as Rory Connor
- Bernard Hill as Frank nickle
- Sylvestra Le Touzel
- David Nellist
- Anne Kent
- Ian Cullen
- Sammy Johnson
- Stephanie Putson
- Allen Mechen
- Dennis Lingard
- Amber Styles
- Ron Senior Jr.
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