A Wandering Gambler (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film
Released in 1964, A Wandering Gambler is a notable film directed by Yôichi Ushihara, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Koji Himuro, a brilliant gambler, was killed by his brother and lover for discovering cheating gambling. As a result, he vows never to roll the dice, but gets involved in the incident everywhere he goes. The first in the "Black Gambler Series". The feature of this series is that the existing gag was mainly created by accumulating lines and small actions, but in this series, gag is done by exaggerated gimmicks. Film critic Hideo Nishiwaki points out that it may be the influence of the 007 movie series.
Who’s in it. A Wandering Gambler stars Akira Kobayashi, Reiko Sasamori, Minako Osanai and Shōki Fukae, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Wandering Gambler page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Wandering Gambler (1964)?
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- Who stars in A Wandering Gambler?
- A Wandering Gambler stars Akira Kobayashi, Reiko Sasamori, Minako Osanai, Shōki Fukae and Jun Tenbo.