The Mississippi Gambler (1953)
1h 39m | PG-13
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.
Director: Rudolph Maté
Studio: Universal International Pictures
Genre: Romance, Adventure, Western
Video: 720p
Cast
Tyrone Power
as Mark Fallon
Piper Laurie
as Angelique Dureau
Julie Adams
as Ann Conant (as Julia Adams)
John McIntire
as Kansas John Polly
Paul Cavanagh
as Edmond Dureau
John Baer
as Laurent Dureau
Reviews
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 worth watching