The Big Gamble (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1961, The Big Gamble is an action, comedy and drama film directed by Richard Fleischer, running about 100 minutes. “Across 30,000 miles to the fabled Ivory Coast!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Irish seaman Vic Brennan persuades his Dublin family to finance a truck-hauling business in the remote African town of Jebanda. The only stipulation is that his cousin Samuel, a timid bank clerk, accompany Vic and his Corsican bride, Marie, to Africa and protect the family fortune.
Who’s in it. The Big Gamble stars Stephen Boyd as Vic Brennan, Juliette Gréco as Marie, David Wayne as Samuel Brennan and Gregory Ratoff as Kaltenberg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Big Gamble has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Gamble page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Gamble tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Gamble (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Big Gamble change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Big Gamble worth watching?
- The Big Gamble holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big Gamble?
- The Big Gamble stars Stephen Boyd, Juliette Gréco, David Wayne, Gregory Ratoff and Sybil Thorndike.
- When was The Big Gamble released?
- The Big Gamble was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.