The Gambler (1958)
1958 · 1h 37m · Drama
Genres: Drama
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.
Director: Claude Autant-Lara
Writers: Jean Aurenche, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Pierre Bost
Music by: René Cloërec
Cinematography: Jacques Natteau
Editor: Madeleine Gug
Cast
Gérard Philipe as Alexei IvanovitchLiselotte Pulver as Pauline ZagorianskiFrançoise Rosay as Aunt AntoniaJean Danet as Marquis des GrieuxJean-Max as Director of the bankNadine Alari as Blanche de ComingesSacha Pitoëff as AfpleySuzanne Dantès as Mrs. de ComingesPaul EsserJulien Carette as BagdovitchBernard Blier as General ZagorienskyGeorges Bever as Butler at the ballMore like this
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