The Gambler
Originally released in 1958. The Gambler is a drama film. directed by Claude Autant-Lara.
Starring Gérard Philipe, Liselotte Pulver, and Françoise Rosay
Synopsis
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…
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 26, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gérard Philipe
as Alexei Ivanovitch
Liselotte Pulver
as Pauline Zagorianski
Françoise Rosay
as Aunt Antonia
Jean Danet
as Marquis des Grieux
Jean-Max
as Director of the bank
Nadine Alari
as Blanche de Cominges
Sacha Pitoëff
as Afpley
Suzanne Dantès
as Mrs. de Cominges
Paul Esser
Julien Carette
as Bagdovitch
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Franco London Films
- Zebra Film
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 discov...
Who directed The Gambler?
The Gambler was directed by Claude Autant-Lara.
How long is The Gambler?
The Gambler has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was The Gambler released?
The Gambler was released on October 26, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Gambler?
The main cast of The Gambler includes Gérard Philipe, Liselotte Pulver, Françoise Rosay, Jean Danet, Jean-Max.