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The Mississippi Gambler( 1953)

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His game is fancy women ... and his fate is Lady Luck !

Overview

Mark Fallon, with partner Kansas John Polly, tries to introduce honest gambling on the riverboats. His first success makes enemies of the crooked gamblers and of fair Angelique Dureau, whose necklace he won. Later in New Orleans, Mark befriends Angelique's father, but she still affects to despise him as his gambling career brings him wealth. Duelling, tragedy, and romantic complications follow.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Tyrone Power

      Mark Fallon

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      Piper Laurie

      Angelique Dureau

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      Julie Adams

      Ann Conant (as Julia Adams)

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      John McIntire

      Kansas John Polly

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      Paul Cavanagh

      Edmond Dureau

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      John Baer

      Laurent Dureau

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      Ron Randell

      George Elwood

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      Ralph Dumke

      Caldwell

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      Robert Warwick

      Paul O. Monet

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      William Reynolds

      Pierre

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      Guy Williams

      Andre

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      Alan Dexter

      Man

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      Albert Cavens

      Etienne

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      Dennis Weaver

      Julian Contant

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    A review by Kristy90

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    Written by Kristy90 on Wed Jan 30 2019
    It is a very interesting film filled with romance, brawl, and passion. When Mark founded his <a href="http://www.confessionsofahighbrow.com/">aztec riches casino</a> and began a "war" with his opponents, I doubted whether he would be able to win his beloved woman, hold his wealth and casino. However, it was not worth it. Of course, I will not tell you the most interesting moments in the movie. You should look at it yourself. Then you will understand my admiration. For women, there is an incredible story of love, and for men - fights, money, and gambling. Maybe I repeat, but the movie is really...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • gambling
    • new orleans, louisiana
    • riverboat