Billy considers himself to be a professional gambler, but he’s got a lot to learn – and Hawkes has got some very familiar advice for him.īy popular demand, R ogers returned as Brady Hawkes in The Gambler: The Adventure Continues, which premiered in November 1983 on CBS. In the course of his travels, Hawkes crosses paths with the impetuous Billy Montana (Bruce Boxleitner - Tron, How The West Was Won ), and the two become fast friends. When Hawkes receives a surprising letter from his child, he sets off on a journey to finally meet the boy. Brady Hawkes (Kenny Rogers) is a gamblin’ man who has seen it all.except for the son he never knew. The film is an Old West tale inspired by one of Rogers’ most beloved songs of all time. Rogers made his acting debut in the original film The Gambler, which was a massive ratings hit that achieved critical success for CBS upon its original release on April 8, 1980. The Gambler series generated five Emmy Award nominations.
This 6-film box set (featuring the movie Coward of the County as a bonus) is essential for Kenny Rogers fans and can be found exclusively at your local Walmart starting October 6th from Shout! Factory. Octo– For the first time ever, all five of the Gambler films starring Kenny Rogers are being released in one DVD collection- Kenny Rogers: The Gambler.
