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The Gambler

1958 · 1h 37m · 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. 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…

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
• Bernard Blier as General Zagoriensky
• Georges Bever as Butler at the ball

Details

Director

Claude Autant-Lara

Released

October 26, 1958

Runtime

1h 37m

Genres

Drama

Studio

Franco London Films and Zebra Film

Status

Released

TMDB score

6.7 / 10 from 12 votes