The Big Gamble_
"Across 30,000 miles to the fabled Ivory Coast!"
Irish seaman Vic Brennan persuades his Dublin family to finance a truck-hauling business in the remote African town of Jebanda. The only stipulation is that his cousin Samuel, a timid bank clerk, accompany Vic and his Corsican bride, Marie, to Africa and protect the family fortune.
Starring
Stephen Boyd, Juliette Gréco, David Wayne
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Big Gamble was released 65 years ago in 1961.
Overview
Irish seaman Vic Brennan persuades his Dublin family to finance a truck-hauling business in the remote African town of Jebanda. The only stipulation is that ...
The Big Gamble is a Adventure, Action, Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 40m.
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What is The Big Gamble about?
Irish seaman Vic Brennan persuades his Dublin family to finance a truck-hauling business in the remote African town of Jebanda. The only stipulation is that his cousin Samuel, a timid bank clerk, accompany Vic and his Corsican bride, Marie, to Africa and protect the family fortune.
How long is The Big Gamble?
The Big Gamble has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who stars in The Big Gamble?
The cast of The Big Gamble includes Stephen Boyd, Juliette Gréco, David Wayne, Gregory Ratoff, Sybil Thorndike.
What is the rating of The Big Gamble?
The Big Gamble has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Adventure
Action
Comedy
Drama