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Where was The Gambler filmed?

1976 film, directed by Karel Reisz.

  • Las Vegas Valley

The story is set in New York City, about 2,231 miles (3,590 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
New York City; Russian Empire
Filmed in
Las Vegas Valley
Distance
About 2,231 miles (3,590 km) between New York City and the nearest filming location.
Distance
About 5,881 miles (9,464 km) between Russian Empire and the nearest filming location.
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About The Gambler

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Released
1976
Director
Karel Reisz
Cast
James CaanPaul SorvinoLauren HuttonBurt YoungAntonio FargasCarmine CaridiFrank SiveroJames WoodsM. Emmet WalshMorris Carnovsky
Genre
DramaCrime
Based on
The Gambler

Axel Freed is a literature professor in New York City with a gambling addiction that begins to spiral out of control.

In his personal life, Axel has the affection of his beautiful girlfriend Billie and the admiration of his family, including his mother, Naomi, who is a doctor, and his grandfather, a wealthy businessman.

When Billie, having been informed by Axel that he owes $44,000, questions the wisdom of her associating with him, Axel confidently tells her she loves his life's dangers, including "the possibility of blood".

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