The Gambling Man

The Gambling Man

M19951h 0m5.5/10
Drama

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5.5/10(2)

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.

Production

Festival Films, Tyne Tees Television

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

February 26, 1995

Last Aired

March 12, 1995

Networks

ITV1

Created By

Catherine Cookson

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Part 1
Air date: 1995-02-26
Rory is a small-stakes gambler and rent collector. He wants to get into a big stakes game despite being warned against it. His sweetheart, Janie, doesn't approve of his gambling. Jimmy, his brother, wants them to invest in a shipyard.
E2
Part 2
Air date: 1995-03-05
While Rory convalesces, John George gets in trouble with the law. Miss Kean takes over for her ailing father. Janie heads to France, with her employers, with tragic consequences.
E3
Part 3
Air date: 1995-03-12

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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