The Queen of Spades
"Passionate... Exciting... Intriguing... He bartered his soul for the SECRET of the cards!"
Originally released in 1949. The Queen of Spades is a drama/fantasy film. directed by Thorold Dickinson.
Starring Anton Walbrook, Edith Evans, and Yvonne Mitchell
Synopsis
A czarist captain stops at nothing to learn the secrets of a countess rumored to have sold her soul to the devil in order to always win at cards.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 16, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (57 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Anton Walbrook
as Capt. Herman Suvorin
Edith Evans
as The Old Countess Ranevskaya
Yvonne Mitchell
as Lizavetta Ivanova
Ronald Howard
as Andrei
Mary Jerrold
as Old Varvarushka
Anthony Dawson
as Fyodor
Miles Malleson
as Tchybukin
Michael Medwin
as Hovaisky
Athene Seyler
as Princess Ivashin
Ivor Barnard
as Bookseller
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Dimitri De Grunwald Production
- Associated British Picture Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Queen of Spades about?
A czarist captain stops at nothing to learn the secrets of a countess rumored to have sold her soul to the devil in order to always win at cards.
Who directed The Queen of Spades?
The Queen of Spades was directed by Thorold Dickinson.
How long is The Queen of Spades?
The Queen of Spades has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was The Queen of Spades released?
The Queen of Spades was released on March 16, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Queen of Spades?
The main cast of The Queen of Spades includes Anton Walbrook, Edith Evans, Yvonne Mitchell, Ronald Howard, Mary Jerrold.