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The Mississippi Gambler

1953Movie1 h 39 minNR

64
DecentGoodWatch score

A romantic, nostalgic romance movie about history and crime.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

His game is fancy women ... and his fate is Lady Luck !

Mark Fallon, with partner Kansas John Polly, tries to introduce honest gambling on the riverboats. His first success makes enemies of the crooked gamblers and of fair Angelique Dureau, whose necklace he won. Later in New Orleans, Mark befriends Angelique's father, but she still affects to despise him as his gambling career brings him wealth. Duelling, tragedy, and romantic complications follow.

Feels like

  • Historical Romance
  • Riverboat Gambling
  • Crime and Deception
  • Melodrama
  • Class Conflict
  • Intrigue and Suspense
  • Tragedy
  • New Orleans Setting
  • Complex Characters

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Rudolph Maté
Written by
Seton I. Miller
Produced by
Ted Richmond

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Facts

January 29, 1953 · 1 h 39 min · NR

Released
January 29, 1953
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Romance, Adventure, Western
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

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Questions about The Mississippi Gambler

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Where can I stream The Mississippi Gambler?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Mississippi Gambler from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Mississippi Gambler worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.6).

Is The Mississippi Gambler good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.