Gamblers' Luck (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1966, Gamblers' Luck is a comedy film directed by Yoji Yamada, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of ne'er-do-wells live happily in the slums of what is now Tokyo and have a number of adventures: they get drunk and go whoring, revenge themselves on cruel landlords, animate the corpse of a money-lender in order to frighten people. Then they assist at the marriage of a lovely girl and almost kill themselves gambling to provide her with a dowry.
Who’s in it. Gamblers' Luck stars Kiyoshi Atsumi, Hajime Hana, Hiroshi Inuzuka and Toyoko Takechi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Gamblers' Luck 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 Gamblers' Luck page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gamblers' Luck tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gamblers' Luck (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gamblers' Luck change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Gamblers' Luck worth watching?
- Gamblers' Luck holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gamblers' Luck?
- Gamblers' Luck stars Kiyoshi Atsumi, Hajime Hana, Hiroshi Inuzuka, Toyoko Takechi and Chieko Baisho.
- When was Gamblers' Luck released?
- Gamblers' Luck was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.