This is an introduction to the 2014 film, “The Gambler”. This movie is a thrilling crime drama about a literature professor and gambler, Jim Bennett, who must navigate dangerous waters due to his debt. The film was directed by Rupert Wyatt, with performances by Mark Wahlberg, George Kennedy, and Griffin Cleveland.
Where it Filmed?
“The Gambler” was shot in several locations throughout the United States. The iconic Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles, California was one of the primary locations. It was also filmed at the USC Galen Center and the University of Southern California, both in Los Angeles. The crew and cast traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada and also to Joshua Tree, California for parts of the film. Filming started on January 20, 2014.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Mark Wahlberg | Jim Bennett |
| George Kennedy | Ed |
| Griffin Cleveland | Young Jim |
| Jessica Lange | Roberta |
| Omar Leyva | Valet |
| Brie Larson | Amy Phillips |
| Chil Kong | Blackjack Dealer #1 |
| Michael Kenneth Williams | Neville Baraka |
| Da’Vone McDonald | Neville’s Muscle |
| Amin Joseph | Neville’s Bookkeeper |
| Cjon Saulsberry | Neville’s Posse |
| Teebone Mitchell | Neville’s Posse |
| Jasmond Carroll | Neville’s Posse |
| Ria Wilkinson | Neville’s Posse |
| Alvin Ing | Mister Lee |
| Karen Ritchie | Blackjack Dealer #2 |
| Tina Wang | Roulette Croupier |
| Emory Cohen | Dexter |
| Anthony Kelley | Lamar Allen |
| Josiah Blount | Nebbishy Student |
| Shakira Ja’nai Paye | Questioning Student |
| Andre Braugher | Dean Fuller |
| Domenick Lombardozzi | Big Ernie |
| John Goodman | Frank |
| Chanon Finley | Pole Dancer |
| Raquel Pomplun | Bottle Service Girl |
| Mattie Hawkinson | Wide Eyed Student |
| Lauren Weedman | Banker |
| James Wellington | Indian Casino Dealer |
| Steven Fisher | Indian Casino Gambler #1 |
| Henry Penzi | Indian Casino Gambler #2 |
| Steve Kim | Mister Lee’s Heavy #1 |
| Simon Rhee | Mister Lee’s Heavy #2 |
| Richard Schiff | Jeweler |
| Leland Orser | Larry Jones |
| Todd Tetreault | ROTC Squad Leader |
| Trevor Denman | Horse Race Announcer |
| Jessika Van | Sports Bar Waitress |
| Mike Rylander | Game Announcer |
| Marques Johnson | Game Color Man |
| Michael Fisher | Basketball Coach |
| Mark Schotz | Assistant Basketball Coach |
| Brian Woods | Referee |
| Stephen Woo | Karaoke Singer |
| Kent Avenido | Gambling Den Owner |
| Marc Abbink | Press Member (uncredited) |
| Kellie Aiken | Young Roberta (uncredited) |
| Jacob Bertrand | Young Boy (uncredited) |
| William Patrick Brown | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Johnny Bui | Student (uncredited) |
| Andrea Calabrese | Basketball Court Sideline Support (uncredited) |
| Aaron Cavette | ROTC Recruit (uncredited) |
| Cham | Student (uncredited) |
| Peter Kye Chen | Korean Gangster (uncredited) |
| Stephan Choi | Black Jack Dealer (uncredited) |
| Taylor Christian | Student (uncredited) |
| Scott Cordts | Fan (uncredited) |
| Lawannah Ann Curry | Upscale Gambler (uncredited) |
| Alysson Da Silva | Casino Worker (uncredited) |
| Cory Del Rio | Basketball Arena Security Guard (uncredited) |
| Greg Duncan | Security Consultant (uncredited) |
| Lindsey Elizabeth | Katie (uncredited) |
| Michael J. Fisher | Basketball Coach (uncredited) |
| Jennifer Floyd | Nurse (uncredited) |
| Jonathan Gatz | Screaming Fan (uncredited) |
| Chris Ghandour | Upscale Gambler (uncredited) |
| Alex Gregory | Basketball Player (uncredited) |
| Riley Halden | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Paul Han | Underground Gambler (uncredited) |
| Jason Her | Radio Host (uncredited) |
| Rex Hindrichs | Donovan Cham (Wildcats Player) (uncredited) |
| Ellen Ho | Student (uncredited) |
| Sidney Hopson | Drummer (uncredited) |
| Megan Hui | Contortionist (uncredited) |
| Jahmilla Jackson | Fan (uncredited) |
| Sarunas J. Jackson | Wilhelm (uncredited) |
| Brooklynne James | Exotic Dancer GiGi (uncredited) |
| Kelly Christine Jew | Cheerleader (uncredited) |
| Dawayne Jordan | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Erika Jordan | Erotic Dancer Salene (uncredited) |
| Slim Khezri | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Kim | Gambler Ken (uncredited) |
| Steve Kim | Korean Bodyguard #1 (uncredited) |
| Young Kim | Gangster (uncredited) |
| Richard Robert Krause Jr. | Basketball Game Background (uncredited) |
| Kristin Lee | Glee Club Singer (uncredited) |
| Rich Young Lee | Upscale High Roller Gambler (uncredited) |
| Damian Forest Light | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Debbie Y.J. Lin | Hipster (uncredited) |
| Christina Linhardt | Choral Master (uncredited) |
| Elaine Lockhart | Attendee (uncredited) |
| Frank Lui Geo | Lamar Loyalist (uncredited) |
| Michael John Madden | Mascot (uncredited) |
| Gary Mancini | Basketball Crowd (uncredited) |
| AirRese Marie | Hooker (uncredited) |
| Eddie Martinez | Steward (uncredited) |
| Joe Martone | Pep Band Drummer (uncredited) |
| Anne McDaniels | Exotic Dancer Savannah (uncredited) |
| Stephanie McIntyre | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Ray Melendez | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Daniel Mitchell | Jim’s Dad (uncredited) |
| Jim Mitchell | Game Spectator (uncredited) |
| Cyntia Moreno | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Lauryn Morse | Basketball Game Vendor (uncredited) |
| Alan Mueting | Sports Reporter (uncredited) |
| James M.L. Muller | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Tiffany Nguyen | Extra (uncredited) |
| TJ Nibbio | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| David Michael Nickerson | Courtside Photographer (uncredited) |
| Christopher Brian Nicoletti | Basketball Coach (uncredited) |
| Richard Par | Jim’s English Student (uncredited) |
| Michael Anthony Perez | Indian Casino Worker (uncredited) |
| Michele Plaia | Masseuse (uncredited) |
| Frankie Ponce | Man Holding Lamar Sign (uncredited) |
| Priscilla Quintana | Casino Hostess (uncredited) |
| George E. Roberts | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Belen Rosenberg | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Justin Ryan | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Iain Sandison | Bookstore Guy (uncredited) |
| Monda Scott | Nurse (uncredited) |
| Jon Komp Shin | Heavy (uncredited) |
| Jeff Sicile | Basketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Cassandra Starr | Bridgette (uncredited) |
| Joseph Steven | Funeral Priest (uncredited) |
| Jeremy Nathan Tisser | Pep Band Musician (uncredited) |
| Norman Towns | Brodey (uncredited) |
| Natalija Ugrina | Masseuse (uncredited) |
| Sonya Walger | Angelina (uncredited) |
| Joe Warshaw | Courtside Fan (uncredited) |
| Taylor West | Female Basketball Player (uncredited) |
| Alessandra Gaia Williams | Lori (uncredited) |
| Steve Wong | Mr. Mahjong (uncredited) |
| Moses Yim | Upscale Gambler (uncredited) |
| Westley Young | Coach (uncredited) |
| Teazz Yung | Supporting (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie “The Gambler” was released on 31 July 2019.
- The script was penned by William Monahan and James Toback.
- Mark Wahlberg played the film’s main character, Jim Bennett. George Kennedy, Griffin Cleveland, Jessica Lange, Omar Leyva, Steve Park, Brie Larson, Chil Kong, and Michael Kenneth Williams starred in supporting roles.
- The movie won 1 award and received 3 nominations.
- It has received 220 user reviews and 157 critic reviews.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Playboy Mansion – 10236 Charing Cross Road, Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0766069
- Longitude: -118.4295756
- Place ID: ChIJ0Tb2vWW8woARMma59GwjF3k
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: CR-Peezo playboys House, 10236 Charing Cross Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: USC Galen Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0208427
- Longitude: -118.2798781
- Place ID: ChIJT8lOEuHHwoARtNsvOcLOnWk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 3400 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0223519
- Longitude: -118.285117
- Place ID: ChIJ7aVxnOTHwoARxKIntFtakKo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA 90007, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Latitude: 36.171563
- Longitude: -115.1391009
- Place ID: ChIJ0X31pIK3voARo3mz1ebVzDo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Las Vegas, NV, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Joshua Tree, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.134728
- Longitude: -116.3130661
- Place ID: ChIJAVDJ-0XQ2oARw2sUAFr-5-Q
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Joshua Tree, CA 92252, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
