The Gambler (1997)
In the grip of obsession, reason is suspended.
Under pressure from his publisher, Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoyevsky gets work on his latest piece, 'Rouletenberg'. In the 27 days it takes for him to complete the novel reality and fiction become blurred; in this feverish atmosphere of excess Dostoyevsky's characters come to life as he struggles to complete his work.
Director: Károly Makk
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: October 30, 1997
Cast
- Michael Gambon - Fyodor Dostoyevsky
- Jodhi May - Anna Snitkina
- Polly Walker - Polina
- Dominic West - Alexei
- Luise Rainer - Grandmother
- William Houston - Pasha
- Johan Leysen - De Grieux
- John Wood - The General
- Angeline Ball - Mlle. Blanche
- Marjon Brandsma - Mme. de Cominges
Screenplay
- Fyodor Dostoevsky (Novel)
- Nick Dear (Screenplay)
- Katharine Ogden (Screenplay)
Music: Gerard Schurmann, Brian Lock
Cinematography: Jules van den Steenhoven
Editing: Kevin Whelan
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Károly Makk
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Gambler about?
- Under pressure from his publisher, Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoyevsky gets work on his latest piece, 'Rouletenberg'. In the 27 days it takes for him to complete the novel reality and fiction become blurred; in this feverish atmosphere of excess Dostoyevsky's characters come to life as he struggles to complete his work.
- Who directed The Gambler?
- The Gambler was directed by Károly Makk.
- Who stars in The Gambler?
- The Gambler stars Michael Gambon, Jodhi May, Polly Walker, Dominic West, Luise Rainer, William Houston.
- How long is The Gambler?
- The Gambler has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is The Gambler?
- The Gambler is a Drama, Romance film.