The Gambler (1972)
This lavish Soviet/Czech co-production is based on Fyodor Dostoyevsky's famous novel, The Gambler, which tells the story of a Russian living in Germany, in a gambling resort. This film is set at the turn of the century, and was filmed in Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad), Czechoslovakia. Played by Nikolai Burlyayev, the gambler succumbs completely to his addiction, using up every resource he has (human, spiritual and financial) in his wagering, finally becoming a rootless drifter.
Director: Aleksey Batalov
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: November 17, 1972
Cast
Screenplay
- Mikhail Olshevsky (Screenplay)
- Fyodor Dostoevsky (Novel)
Music: Oleg Karavaichuk
Cinematography: Dmitri Meskhiyev
Editing: Raisa Izakson
Production: Filmové studio Barrandov, Lenfilm
Country: Czechoslovakia, Soviet Union
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
Keywords
based on novel or book
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Gambler about?
- This lavish Soviet/Czech co-production is based on Fyodor Dostoyevsky's famous novel, The Gambler, which tells the story of a Russian living in Germany, in a gambling resort. This film is set at the turn of the century, and was filmed in Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad), Czechoslovakia. Played by Nikolai Burlyayev, the gambler succumbs completely to his addiction, using up every resource he has (human, spiritual and financial) in his wagering, finally becoming a rootless drifter.
- Who directed The Gambler?
- The Gambler was directed by Aleksey Batalov.
- Who stars in The Gambler?
- The Gambler stars Nikolay Burlyaev, Tatyana Ivanova, Lyubov Dobrzhanskaya, Vsevolod Kuznetsov, Vasiliy Livanov, Jitka Zelenohorská.
- How long is The Gambler?
- The Gambler has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is The Gambler?
- The Gambler is a Drama film.
- Where was The Gambler produced?
- The Gambler was produced in Czechoslovakia, Soviet Union.