Quick facts
- Released
- October 26, 1958
- Runtime
- 97 min
- IMDb
- tt0051801
- Country
- France
- Studio
- Franco London Films, Zebra Film
Cast
Gérard Philipe
Alexei Ivanovitch
Liselotte Pulver
Pauline Zagorianski
Françoise Rosay
Aunt Antonia
Jean Danet
Marquis des Grieux
Jean-Max
Director of the bank
Nadine Alari
Blanche de Cominges
Sacha Pitoëff
Afpley
Suzanne Dantès
Mrs. de Cominges
Paul Esser
Julien Carette
Bagdovitch
Bernard Blier
General Zagoriensky
Georges Bever
Butler at the ball
Corrado Guarducci
Italian player
Mona Dol
Baroness
Richard Francœur
Hotel doorman
Gib Grossac
Player
Alice Sapritch
Marfa
Georges Lycan
Player
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Frequently asked questions
- What is The Gambler about?
- 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…
- Who directed The Gambler?
- The Gambler was directed by Claude Autant-Lara.
- Who stars in The Gambler?
- The Gambler stars Gérard Philipe, Liselotte Pulver, Françoise Rosay, Jean Danet.
- When was The Gambler released?
- The Gambler is a 1958 drama film.
- Where can I watch The Gambler?
- You can watch The Gambler with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.