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Synopsis
In The Case History of a Gambler, the narrative unfolds in the gritty, high-stakes world of 1920s prize fighting, where ambition and desperation collide. The story centers on a man named Matthew Miller, who finds himself in a life-threatening situation after being shot. As he struggles to reach a hospital just six blocks away, the pain from his bullet wound serves as a catalyst for his memories, drawing him back to the pivotal moments that led him to this dire predicament.
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Broadway Is My Beat
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