The Gambler

1972·Movie
1h 39min
IMDb6.5

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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.
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Crew

Directed by:
Aleksey Batalov, Viktor Sergeev, L. Berger
Written by:
Fyodor Dostoevsky, Mikhail Olshevsky
Produced by:
Josef Mathauser, Milana Melcerová, Václav Cajthaml
Composed by:
Oleg Karavaichuk, Asya Zvereva

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Is The Gambler worth watching?

42
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Gambler?

1 h 39 min

The Gambler runs 1 h 39 min.

Is The Gambler based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is The Gambler in?

Czech

It was made in Czech. Produced in XC, Russia.

What tropes does The Gambler use?

All Girls Want Bad BoysBorn in the Wrong CenturyCloset ShuffleFacial HorrorFaux Affably EvilThe Gambling AddictHope SpotGratuitous ItalianLoan SharkThrowing the Fight

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for The Gambler, including All Girls Want Bad Boys, Born in the Wrong Century, Closet Shuffle.

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