The Gambler (1958)

In 1866, a young Muscovite named Alexei Ivanovitch arrives in Baden Baden, then the gambling capital of Austria, and is soon engaged by General Zagorianski to look after his children. Alexei discovers... that his employer is a compulsive gambler who has been almost ruined by his addiction. The only money the General has is provided by the Marquis de Grieux, an adventurer who intends to marry Zagorianski’s sister, Pauline. In doing so, de Grieux hopes to profit from the vast inheritance that will come the General’s way from his Aunt Antonina, who is presently very ill. Alexei is appalled by this society which lives only for money. He loves Pauline and wants to take her to a healthier place, but when she refuses to marry him, he begins to gamble at the casino… more

Directing:
  • Claude Autant-Lara

Writing:
  • Fyodor Dostoevsky
  • François Boyer
  • Jean Aurenche

Stars:
Release Date: 1958-10-26
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  • Country: FR
  • Language: Eesti | Français
  • Runtime: 97

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Liselotte Pulver
Liselotte Pul...
Pauline Zagorianski
Gérard Philipe
Gérard Philip...
Alexei Ivanovitch
Françoise Rosay
Françoise Ros...
Aunt Antonia
Jean Danet
Jean Danet
Marquis des Grieux
Jean-Max
Jean-Max
Director of the bank
Nadine Alari
Nadine Alari
Blanche de Cominges
Sacha Pitoëff
Sacha Pitoëff
Afpley
Suzanne Dantès
Suzanne Dantè...
Mrs. de Cominges
Paul Esser
Paul Esser
Julien Carette
Julien Carett...
Bagdovitch
Bernard Blier
Bernard Blier
General Zagoriensky
Georges Bever
Georges Bever
Butler at the ball
Corrado Guarducci
Corrado Guard...
Italian player
Richard Francœur
Richard Franc...
Hotel doorman
Gib Grossac
Gib Grossac
Player
Alice Sapritch
Alice Sapritc...
Marfa
Georges Lycan
Georges Lycan
Player
Roger Tréville
Roger Trévill...
English player
Hans Verner
Hans Verner
Jacques Marin
Jacques Marin
Casino employee who searches under the table
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