About The Gambler III: The Legend Continues

The Gambler III is a TV series released in 1987, which continues the story of the notorious card player Brady Hawkes. In this series, Brady comes out of retirement when his old friend Billy Montana is implicated in a series of murders. The series consists of two parts and is set against the backdrop of the Old West, offering a mix of adventure, mystery, and drama.

Making / Production

The Gambler III was produced by RHI Entertainment and broadcasted on NBC. The script for the series was penned by Jeb Rosebrook and Walter Hill. Dick Lowry directed the TV series.

Actors

• Kenny Rogers as Brady Hawkes: Kenny Rogers reprises his role as the famed gambler. His portrayal elevates the character by adding an element of humanity and warmth.
• Bruce Boxleitner as Billy Montana: Boxleitner plays the role of the youthful gunfighter who is framed for murder, delivering a compelling performance.
• Linda Gray as Kate Muldoon: Linda Gray features as the love interest of Brady, emanating charm and elegance in her performance.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Gambler III was Kenny Rogers's third time playing the character of Brady Hawkes, the previous ones being in the films The Gambler (1980) and The Gambler: The Adventure Continues (1983).
• Despite being a TV series, The Gambler III utilises a high production value that brings the Old West to life with stunning cinematography.

Quotes

• "Sometimes, son, in a card game, the cards play you anyway"- Brady Hawkes (Kenny Rogers).
• "A man doesn't need a gun to be brave"- Billy Montana (Bruce Boxleitner).

Music, Soundtrack

• The series features a western-inspired original score that fits the theme and the setting of the story.
• Kenny Rogers's rendition of the song "The Gambler", which was made famous in the original movie, is used in this series as well.