The Gambler

Harvard University-educated English professor and author has gambling addiction that spirals out of control. In the classroom, Freed inspires his college students with interpretations of Fyodor Dostoevsky's work. In his personal life, Freed has the affection of the beautiful Billie and the admiration of his family. Unbeknownst to them, Axel's reckless gambling has left him with a huge debt.