Eliza — The Gambler Character Profile

About Eliza

Jeremiah's mother living in Yuma with her abusive stepfather, Rufe Bennett. She sends a letter through her son requesting Hawkes's assistance and protection.

Character Facts

Played by

Christine Belford

Appears in

The Gambler (1980)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Eliza — Family Mother — Jeremiah (Ronnie Scribner)

  Protective mother living under abusive conditions.

• Eliza — Family Spouse — Rufe Bennett (Clu Gulager)

  Married couple trapped in an abusive dynamic.

• Eliza — Narrative Protector — Brady Hawkes (Kenny Rogers)

  Wandering hero assuming a guardian role for the mother.

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• Brady Hawkes (Kenny Rogers)
• Billy Montana (Bruce Boxleitner)
• Arthur Stobridge (Harold Gould)
• Rufe Bennett (Clu Gulager)
• Doc Palmer (Lance LeGault)
• Conductor (Noble Willingham)
• Jennie Reed (Lee Purcell)
• Tabor (Bruce M. Fischer)
• Jeremiah (Ronnie Scribner)
• Botkin (Borah Silver)
• George (Lee Paul)
• Crown (Robert Lussier)