The Gambler

The Gambler

1958
1h 37m
6.4

6.4/10

10 votes • View on IMDb
Overview

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…

Status: Released

Language: FR

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Production Information

Production Companies
Franco London Films Zebra Film
Production Countries
France
Spoken Languages
Estonian French

Quick Facts

Original Title Le Joueur
Release Date October 26, 1958
Status Released
Language FR
IMDb ID tt0051801

Cast

Gérard Philipe
Gérard Philipe

Alexei Ivanovitch

Liselotte Pulver
Liselotte Pulver

Pauline Zagorianski

Françoise Rosay
Françoise Rosay

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 Dantès

Mrs. de Cominges

Paul Esser
Paul Esser

Julien Carette
Julien Carette

Bagdovitch

Bernard Blier
Bernard Blier

General Zagoriensky

Georges Bever
Georges Bever

Butler at the ball

Key Crew

Claude Autant-Lara
Director
Jean Aurenche
Writer
François Boyer
Writer
Pierre Bost
Writer

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