Movie
The Gambler
2.0/10
1972
1h 39m
cs
Drama
Overview
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
Writers
Mikhail Olshevsky
Movie Information
Release Date
November 17, 1972
Runtime
1h 39m
Status
Released
Original Language
cs
Vote Count
2
Production
