New York City English professor Axel Freed outwardly seems like an upstanding citizen. But privately Freed is in the clutches of a severe gambling addiction that threatens to destroy him.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorKarel Reisz

WriterJames Toback

CinematographerVictor J. Kemper

Composer

Jerry Fielding

EditorRoger Spottiswoode

ProducerIrwin Winkler, Robert Chartoff

Cast

James Caanas Axel

Paul Sorvinoas Hips

Lauren Huttonas Billie

Morris Carnovskyas A. R. Lowenthal

Jacqueline Brookesas Naomi

Burt Youngas Carmine

Carmine Caridias Jimmy

Carl W. Crudupas Spencer

Stuart Margolinas Cowboy

Vic Taybackas One

Antonio Fargasas Pimp

William Andrewsas Basketball Coach

Steven Keatsas Howie

Starletta DuPoisas Monique

James Woodsas Bank Officer

London Leeas Monkey

M. Emmet Walshas Las Vegas Gambler

Allan Richas Bernie

Ric Mancinias Sal

Joel Wolfeas Moe

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