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Gambit

"Go Ahead: Tell the End (It's Too Hilarious to Keep Secret) But Please Don't Tell the Beginning!"

December 21, 1966 1h 49m 7.0/10 (165 votes)

Originally released in 1966. Gambit is a comedy/crime film. directed by Ronald Neame.

Starring Shirley MacLaine, Michael Caine, and Herbert Lom

Synopsis

Harry Dean is a career burglar set on stealing a piece of priceless art from the world's wealthiest man, Mr. Shahbandar. With the help of exotic showgirl Nicole Chang, he concocts the perfect scheme for how the robbery should go and lays it out point by point. However, when the team tries to execute the plan, perfection and reality don't quite match up, and Harry's vision begins to unravel in this twisty tale of a heist gone wrong.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 21, 1966 59 years ago
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Runtime 1h 49m 109 minutes total
User Rating 7.0/10 Good (165 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Universal Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gambit about?

Harry Dean is a career burglar set on stealing a piece of priceless art from the world's wealthiest man, Mr. Shahbandar. With the help of exotic showgirl Nicole Chang, he concocts the perfect schem...

Who directed Gambit?

Gambit was directed by Ronald Neame.

How long is Gambit?

Gambit has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).

When was Gambit released?

Gambit was released on December 21, 1966 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Gambit?

The main cast of Gambit includes Shirley MacLaine, Michael Caine, Herbert Lom, Roger C. Carmel, Arnold Moss.

Is Gambit worth watching?

Gambit has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 165 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.