The Gambler, the Nun and the Radio (TV 1960)

Gambler Cayetano Ruiz's winning streak has angered many men in the small Montana town where he lives. One of his enemies shoots him. He lies at death's door with the doctors giving him ... See full summary »

Directors:

James B. Clark, Albert Marre

Writers:

Ernest Hemingway (story), A.E. Hotchner (adaptation)

Stars:

Richard Conte, Eleanor Parker, Charles Bickford

Cast

Credited cast:
Richard Conte	...	Gaetano Ruiz
Eleanor Parker	...	Sister Cecelia
Charles Bickford	...	Mr. Frazer
William Schallert	...	Dr. Milling
Mary Wickes	...	Nurse
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Rodolfo Acosta	...	Killer
George Chandler	...	Carpenter
Martin Garralaga	...	Thin Mexican
Jose Gonzales-Gonzales	...	Small Mexican
L.Q. Jones	...	Rodeo rider
Frank Killmond	...	Farm boy
Jorge Moreno	...	Big Mexican

Storyline

Gambler Cayetano Ruiz's winning streak has angered many men in the small Montana town where he lives. One of his enemies shoots him. He lies at death's door with the doctors giving him little hope of surviving. One nurse, a nun, prays desperately for his recovery.

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Plot Keywords:

gambler | nun | nurse | montana | gunshot | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 May 1960 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

CBS Television Network

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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Trivia

This was one of a series of ninety-minute specials aired under the umbrella title "Buick-Electra Playhouse" during the 1959-1960 season.

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