Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson (2018)
Movie 39m ★ 8.7/10
Good for tonight if you want to: teach me something
Released in 2018, Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson is a documentary movie. It is directed by Emery Emery. The cast includes Penn Jillette, Teller and Arsenio Hall. The running time is 39m. Audiences give it an excellent score of 8.7 out of 10.
83Tonight Score Very well rated, short enough for a weeknight.
Synopsis
Penn and Teller hired Johnny Thompson to consult on their magic show as soon as the duo began their career and Johnny has been with them ever since. "Gambler's Ballad" follows Penn and Johnny's progress as Thompson teaches Penn his signature card act. Numerous well known figures from the magic world reminisce and wax philosophic about the unparalleled knowledge and profound influence Johnny Thompson has had on their own careers as well as the history and current state of the art of magic.
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Cast & crew
- Emery EmeryDirector
- Penn Jilletteas Self
- Telleras Self
- Arsenio Hallas Self
- David Copperfieldas Self
- Derek DelGaudioas Self
- The Amazing Johnathanas Self
- Handsome Jackas Self
- James Randias Self
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Questions about Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson
- What genre is Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson?
- Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson is categorised as Documentary.
- Who stars in Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson?
- Penn Jillette, Teller, Arsenio Hall, David Copperfield, Derek DelGaudio appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson?
- Emery Emery directed Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson.
- How long is Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson?
- Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson runs for 39m (39 minutes).
- Is Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 8.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
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