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🍁 “The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw” – A Rollicking Western Ride with a Casino Twist 🎲
Movie Details
- Release Year: 1991
- Duration: A cool 240 min of cowboy action!
- Craftsmen: Directed by Dick Lowry, penned down by Joe Byrne & Jeb Rosebrook
- Genre: Western / Sequel – And oh, it’s a TV movie!
- Tunes by: Stan Jones & Marty Wereski
Star Studded Cast
- Kenny Rogers as the cunning Brady Hawkes
- Rick Rossovich portraying Ethan Cassidy, and many more legends like Reba McEntire, Claude Akins, and Gene Barry.
Plot Highlights
Picture this: Brady Hawkes, our hero played by Kenny Rogers, faces an upcoming ban on gambling. Our man Hawkes, ever the cardsharp, rides from sunny Mexico to bustling San Francisco, aiming for the ultimate poker showdown.
As he traverses, Brady is joined by iconic Western legends from the Rifleman to Wyatt Earp. But here’s the twist! Reba McEntire’s character, Burgundy Jones, adds some spicy casino deception. She promises to stake for Brady but sets him up against unbeatable gamblers.
Of course, it wouldn’t be a Western without a few shootouts, and the road to San Francisco is littered with gunfights and drama, climaxing in an intense poker game with international rivals.
Our Review
“The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw”, directed with flair by Dick Lowry, brings back cherished TV Western icons, giving fans a nostalgic feel. Set in a historic poker venue, the atmosphere is thick with anticipation as everyone, including President Theodore Roosevelt, is eager to challenge the legendary Brady Hawkes.
Reba McEntire dazzles and stands out with her stunning cowboy attire, embodying a fierce heroine. Not just a visual delight, her character brings depth, aligning with Hawkes and defending him with audacious courage.
The film is not without humor – some moments, like Paul Brinegar’s monologue, will have you hitting replay. Yet, there’s a noticeable void left by Bruce Boxleitner. His anticipated San Francisco poker dream, which was an ongoing theme in previous editions, remains unfulfilled.
As casino enthusiasts, we appreciate the film’s innovative blending of Western themes with gambling nuances. The absence of Bruce Boxleitner, however, is felt and leaves us wanting more.
Rating
A refreshing mix of Western and card games, perfect for a long weekend binge. We’re giving it a solid 6.7 out of 10. Grab some popcorn and Canadian brew, and let the cards fly! 🍁🎲
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