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The Gambler 1958

Status
Released
Runtime
97 minutes
Director
Claude Autant-Lara
Networks
Franco London Films, Zebra Film
★ TMDB users: 6.7/10 Drama Released
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What is The Gambler?

The Gambler is a film first released in 1958. Catalogued under Drama.

Type
Film
Year
1958
Status
Released
Runtime
97 minutes
Release date
Oct 26, 1958
Studios
Franco London Films, Zebra Film
Genres
Drama
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.7/10
Episode runtime
~97 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Franco London Films, Zebra Film

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Overview

The Gambler is a film first released in 1958. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Franco London Films, Zebra Film. Current status: Released.

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“A young Muscovite arrives in Austria and discovers his employer is ruined by a gambling addiction.”

Reasons to watch
  • features a dramatic 1860s setting
  • explores the theme of compulsive gambling
Keep in mind
  • synopsis cuts off before the full story resolves

Watch it if you enjoy period dramas about the perils of gambling addiction.

The film contains dramatic elements centered around financial ruin and compulsive gambling.

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When is the film set?

The film is set in 1866.

Where does the story take place?

The story takes place in Baden Baden, Austria.

Who is Alexei Ivanovitch?

Alexei Ivanovitch is a young Muscovite who arrives in Baden Baden and is engaged to look after the general's children.

What is the general's problem?

The general is a compulsive gambler who has been almost ruined by his addiction.

Who is the Marquis de Grieux?

The Marquis de Grieux is an adventurer who provides money to the general and intends to marry the general's sister, Pauline.

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