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  • Kraft Suspense Theatre The Name of the Game (Season 1, Episode 10)
  • TV-PG
    TV Episode | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Kraft Suspense Theatre

The Name of the Game (Season 1, Episode 10)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A professional craps player (who is habitually broke) is offered backing of up to $1,000,000 to play for a wealthy Southerner who has the goal of winning $200,000 from a Las Vegas casino. If successful they will split the winnings evenly. ...See moreA professional craps player (who is habitually broke) is offered backing of up to $1,000,000 to play for a wealthy Southerner who has the goal of winning $200,000 from a Las Vegas casino. If successful they will split the winnings evenly. Complications include the craps players' love interest-and her boyfriend. Written by dubchi See less
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Director
Writers
Frank Fenton (teleplay) | Fred F. Finklehoffe (story) (as Fred Finklehoffe)
Producer
Composer
John Williams (as Johnny Williams)
Cinematographer
Editor
Status
Edit Released
Updated Dec 26, 1963

Release date
Dec 26, 1963 (United States)

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26 cast members
Name Known for
Jack Kelly
Pete Braven Pete Braven   See fewer
Pat Hingle
Ed Caldwell Ed Caldwell   See fewer
Nancy Kovack
Melinda Davis Melinda Davis   See fewer
Monica Lewis
Mrs. Caldwell Mrs. Caldwell   See fewer
Barry Atwater
Karl Hagen (as G.B. Atwater) Karl Hagen (as G.B. Atwater)   See fewer
Steve Ihnat
Pit Boss Pit Boss   See fewer
Quentin Sondergaard
Barman (as Quent Sondergaard) Barman (as Quent Sondergaard)   See fewer
Cal Bartlett
Barry (as Calvin Bartlett) Barry (as Calvin Bartlett)   See fewer
Forrest Lederer
Stickman Stickman   See fewer
Juney Ellis
Woman Player (as June Ellis) Woman Player (as June Ellis)   See fewer
Bob Jellison
Small Man Small Man   See fewer
Kay Riehl
Old Lady Old Lady   See fewer
Ford Lile
Piano Player Piano Player   See fewer
Robin Grace
Kristie (as Robyn Grace) Kristie (as Robyn Grace)   See fewer
John Barton
Casino Patron (uncredited) Casino Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
George DeNormand
Casino Patron (uncredited) Casino Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Eugene Jackson
Casino Patron (uncredited) Casino Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Ethelreda Leopold
Casino Patron (uncredited) Casino Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Gia Maione
Vicki - Cocktail Waitress (uncredited) Vicki - Cocktail Waitress (uncredited)   See fewer
Edwin Rochelle
Casino Patron (uncredited) Casino Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Stephen Soldi
Casino Patron (uncredited) Casino Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Hal Taggart
Casino Patron (uncredited) Casino Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
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