The Mississippi Gambler

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

7.2
19531h 39m

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.

Production

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Trailers & Videos

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The Mississippi Gambler (1953) Original Trailer [HD]

Cast

Photo of Tyrone Power

Tyrone Power

Mark Fallon

Photo of Piper Laurie

Piper Laurie

Angelique Dureau

Photo of Julie Adams

Julie Adams

Ann Conant (as Julia Adams)

Photo of John McIntire

John McIntire

Kansas John Polly

Photo of Paul Cavanagh

Paul Cavanagh

Edmond Dureau

Photo of John Baer

John Baer

Laurent Dureau

Photo of Ron Randell

Ron Randell

George Elwood

Photo of Ralph Dumke

Ralph Dumke

Caldwell

Photo of Robert Warwick

Robert Warwick

Paul O. Monet

Photo of Dennis Weaver

Dennis Weaver

Julian Contant

Photo of Ernest Anderson

Ernest Anderson

Bellhop (uncredited)

Photo of Hugh Beaumont

Hugh Beaumont

Kennerly (uncredited)

Photo of André Charlot

André Charlot

Keith (uncredited)

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Reviews

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Kristy90

It is a very interesting film filled with romance, brawl, and passion. When Mark founded his aztec riches casino 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 worth watching

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