Gamblers' Luck
Gamblers' Luck

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Gamblers' Luck

1966
Movie
90 min
Japanese

A group of ne'er-do-wells live happily in the slums of what is now Tokyo and have a number of adventures: they get drunk and go whoring, revenge themselves on cruel landlords, animate the corpse of a money-lender in order to frighten people. Then they assist at the marriage of a lovely girl and almost kill themselves gambling to provide her with a dowry.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Lester FullerGenres: Crime, Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

A financially struggling gambler takes on a perilous job involving a mysterious briefcase, setting him on a collision course with dangerous criminals. As he delves deeper into the assignment, he uncovers a conspiracy that puts his own life and the lives of those around him at grave risk. He must rely on his wits and courage to survive the escalating threat.

Critical Reception

Gamblers' Luck received a mixed to negative reception upon its release. Critics often pointed to its predictable plot and uneven pacing, though some performances were noted as adequate. Audiences generally found it to be a standard B-movie offering of its time.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a derivative storyline that offers few surprises.

  • Pacing issues detract from the overall suspense and engagement.

  • While not entirely without merit, it ultimately falls into the category of forgettable genre fare.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Gamblers' Luck are scarce due to its age and limited distribution. Those available suggest a viewing experience that is passable but rarely remarkable, with many finding it to be a typical crime thriller of its era.

Fun Fact

Michael Rennie, who plays the lead gambler, was also famous for his role as the alien Klaatu in the 1951 science fiction classic 'The Day the Earth Stood Still'.

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