Series·1995·M·1 season

The Gambling Man

Drama

The Gambling Man is a three-part British television drama based on Catherine Cookson's 1975 novel of the same name. Produced by Tyne Tees Television for ITV, the serial stars Robson Green, Stephanie Putson, Ian Cullen, and David Nellist. Dissatisfied with his life, Tyneside rent collector Rory Connor decides to use his talents as a card player to improve his situation. He's soon able to purchase a boatyard and marry his childhood sweetheart Janie Waggett, but his success is built on a tangle of lies and deceit. Never one to shy away from high stakes, Rory is in the game of his life when he's asked to make the ultimate sacrifice for his brother.

Created by Catherine Cookson

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Part 1E1 · 60 min

Rory is a small-stakes gambler and rent collector. He wants to get into a big stakes game despite being warned against it. His sweetheart, Janie, doesn't approve of his gambling. Jimmy, his brother, wants them to invest in a shipyard.

Part 2E2 · 60 min

While Rory convalesces, John George gets in trouble with the law. Miss Kean takes over for her ailing father. Janie heads to France, with her employers, with tragic consequences.

Part 3E3 · 60 min

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Cast

12 credited

Robson Green
Robson GreenRory Connor
Bernard Hill
Bernard HillFrank nickle
Sylvestra Le Touzel
Sylvestra Le Touzel
David Nellist
David Nellist
Anne Kent
Anne Kent
Ian Cullen
Ian Cullen
Sammy Johnson
Sammy Johnson
Stephanie Putson
Stephanie Putson
Allen Mechen
Allen Mechen
Dennis Lingard
Dennis Lingard
Amber Styles
Amber Styles
Ron Senior Jr.
Ron Senior Jr.

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