The Gambler, the Girl and the Gunslinger
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The premise
B.J.'s (James Tupper) luck runs out when his partner loses half of their ranch to a con man (Dean Cain). The gambler and B.J. quickly become rivals and feud over everything, including the beautiful Liz Calhoun (Allison Hossack). But when the ranch is threatened by bandits, the two must work together or risk losing everything. As seen on Hallmark Channel.
How unusual is it?
Middle of the road, with a twist — an enemies-to-lovers arc and a historical setting keep it from being totally by-the-book.
Who’s in it
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Every trope, all in one place
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Setting2
Time & season4
Premise2
Conflict6
Romance6
Tone & quirks4
33 tropes in one movie
We counted 33 distinct Hallmark tropes packed into this one — a genuine greatest-hits reel.
The backstory
The Gambler, the Girl and the Gunslinger is a 2009 American made for television Western drama directed by Anne Wheeler, starring Dean Cain, James Tupper and Allison Hossack. Two mortal enemies must band together to defend the ranch they've both staked their claim to.
How it stacks up
Where this one’s rating lands against every other rated Hallmark movie.
Among the lower-rated Hallmark movies — the median is 6.4.
Where this one fits
The corners of the catalog The Gambler, the Girl and the Gunslinger belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.
- Hallmark Thanksgiving MoviesSet at Thanksgiving.
- Hallmark Enemies-to-Lovers MoviesStarts with sparks of the wrong kind.
- Hallmark Wedding MoviesWedding bells are involved.
- Hallmark Dog & Pet MoviesA four-legged matchmaker.
- Hallmark Baking & Cooking MoviesPlenty of time in the kitchen.
- Hallmark Single Parent MoviesA single parent finds love again.
Meet the characters
Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.
BJ Stoker
LeadRancher
honeststubbornbraveLiz Calhoun
Love interestLocal woman
Love interest both men feud over
spiritedindependentstrongThe General
AntagonistBandit leader
Villain threatening the ranch
menacingruthlessShea McCall
SupportingGambler and con man
BJ's rival who wins half the ranch
roguishgamblingrivalrousCal Stoomey
SupportingBJ's partner
Partner who loses the ranch share
foolishDiego
SupportingBandit
Member of the bandit threat
Questions people ask about The Gambler, the Girl and the Gunslinger
How long is The Gambler, the Girl and the Gunslinger?
The Gambler, the Girl and the Gunslinger runs about 1 hour and 35 minutes, and was released in 2009.
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