Movies and TvShows featuring "gamble" theme.
Deal or No Deal is a popular game show where contestants are presented with a series of boxes containing unknown amounts of money. They must decide whether to make deals with the host or continue opening boxes in the hopes of winning a larger amount. The show combines elements of luck, gamble, and deception.
Tipping Point is a British television game show presented by Ben Shephard and is broadcast on ITV. The show began airing on 2 July 2012 and sees contestants answering general knowledge questions to win counters which they use on a large coin pusher arcade-style machine which releases the counters worth £50 each. The third series began airing on 20 May 2013. Twelve celebrity editions of the show, known as Tipping Point: Lucky Stars, aired between June and August 2013. These feature three celebrities, playing to win up to £20,000 for their chosen charities.
Kakegurui is set in an academy where students engage in intense gambling competitions. The story follows Yumeko Jabami, a prodigy gambler, as she disrupts the school's social hierarchy and challenges its student council president. With high-stakes poker games, psychological battles, and a focus on addiction, Kakegurui explores the thrill and dangerous consequences of gambling.
A fake Fabergé egg recovered from a fellow British secret service agent leads James Bond to uncover a jewel smuggling operation headed by the mysterious Octopussy, and a plot to blow up a NATO air base. Bond infiltrates Khan's palace in Rajasthan, defeats him in a game of backgammon, and escapes with the real Fabergé egg fitted with tracking devices. Bond discovers that Khan is working with Soviet general Orlov to expand Soviet control in Europe. Bond teams up with Octopussy to deactivate a nuclear warhead primed to explode during a circus show at a US Air Force base.
God of Gamblers II is a Hong Kong action comedy film that follows the story of a renowned gambler, who returns to action and faces various challenges in his pursuit of becoming the ultimate gambling master.
In Cold Sweat, a man seeks revenge and gets involved in a dangerous smuggling operation, facing off against gangsters and the police. The plot takes unexpected turns as the protagonist navigates through a cold and treacherous world.
Throw Down is a film set in Hong Kong about a former judo champion who finds solace in a local bar after losing his way in life. When he encounters a young judo enthusiast and a passionate gambler, he is faced with a chance at redemption and a chance to rediscover his love for the sport.
Cimarron City is an American Western television series, starring George Montgomery as Matt Rockford and John Smith as Lane Temple, that aired on NBC from October 11, 1958 until April 4, 1959. The name "Cimarron City" refers to a boom town in Logan County north of Oklahoma City. Rich in oil and gold, Cimarron City aspires to become the capital of the future state of Oklahoma, created in 1907.
Wuthering Heights follows the intense and destructive relationship between Heathcliff, a dark and brooding outsider, and Catherine Earnshaw, a free-spirited young woman. Their love is fierce and all-consuming, but ultimately leads to heartbreak and tragedy. Set against the backdrop of the wild Yorkshire moors, this classic tale explores themes of love, obsession, revenge, and the effects of social class.
Walks Far Woman is a an Indigenous woman of the Blackfoot tribe. She takes revenge on two men who killed her husband and then she is ostracized by her tribe. She then is adopted by the Sioux, the tribe of her mother, and there she tries to start a new life.
The District is a dark comedy about a young man in Manhattan who is desperate to make money. He discovers a time machine and decides to use it to go back in time and get rich. However, his plans are complicated when he accidentally changes history and has to fix his mistakes before it's too late.
The Gambler follows the story of a husband who is addicted to gambling. His addiction leads him to neglect his family and accumulate a massive gambling debt. In an attempt to pay off his debts, he resorts to playing high-stakes poker and gin rummy games. The movie showcases his compulsion and the consequences of his actions while exploring themes of addiction, infidelity, and the pursuit of a 'happy ending.' Set in Athens, Greece, the film captures the lively atmosphere of the local gambling scene and features a cast of colorful characters.
Through the narration of a tenant of a block of flats on 288 Stournara street, we watch the everyday stories of people living in the city, their problems, their comic situations and their love affairs.
The Cheat is a gripping drama that explores the themes of infidelity and addiction. The story follows a woman who becomes entangled in a dangerous affair and finds herself addicted to the thrill of it. As her addiction grows, she risks losing everything she holds dear, including her marriage and her reputation. This pre-code film delves into the dark side of human desires and the consequences of impulsive actions.
Gigantic is a comedy movie set in a small town where a group of friends navigate through friendship, underage drinking, table soccer, and various adventures during a wild night out.
The Mayhew brothers flee from one Texas town to another as older brother Bill repeatedly attempts to keep younger brother Sam out of jail. Bill finally gives up on his younger brother and heads for Colorado. He gets a job and all is well until his brother shows up and takes a job that puts them on opposite sides of the law.
When a professional thief sees his lifetime goal of being the best potentially realized in stealing a rare artifact, he finds himself entangled in a worldwide plot involving the Soviets, the Japanese and a band of outsiders. It’s up to him and a special agent to save the world!
In the tradition of Sunday Too Far Away, this independent film is based on the classic Australian play by John Power. Pic tells the story of a group of miners living in a camp in outback Australia. They swear, brawl, gamble, and drink heavily. Central to the story is the conflict between Tarzan, the authoritarian group leader and cocky loud-mouth wisecracking Pansy. This results in a bare-knuckle punch-up for the movie's denouement.
A skilled country doctor's talents are such that he can even perform operations as difficult and novel as removing a patient's kidney for the first time in Japan. Unfortunately for him, however, his wife's addiction to gambling is of such a magnitude that he is down to selling his underwear to make money. The image sticks and he becomes known as the 'underwear doctor.' On the other hand, his successful surgery's patient is so grateful he himself wants to become a physician.