Die Spielerin
Synopsis
It all starts with a mistake. The wealthy Polina finds a sleeping man in her hotel room, the business lawyer Friedrich. A mistake by the receptionist, he claims, and she believes him. He asks her to play for him in the casino. She is a lucky child. She plays and wins. Friedrich, who is accused of embezzlement, sees his mountain of debt melt away. But then his luck changes. Polina's losses soon threaten her own existence.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erhard Riedlsperger
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Breinersdorfer, Fyodor Dostoevsky
- Original Title
- Die Spielerin
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erhard Riedlsperger
Fred Breinersdorfer, Fyodor Dostoevsky
Department Leadership Roster
Erhard Riedlsperger
Director
Fred Breinersdorfer
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Die Spielerin.
More Like Die Spielerin
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Die Spielerin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Die Spielerin about?
It all starts with a mistake. The wealthy Polina finds a sleeping man in her hotel room, the business lawyer Friedrich. A mistake by the receptionist, he claims, and she believes him. He asks her to play for him in the casino. She is a lucky child. She plays and wins. Friedrich, who is accused of embezzlement, sees his mountain of debt melt away. But then his luck changes. Polina's losses soon threaten her own existence.
Who directed Die Spielerin?
Die Spielerin was directed by Erhard Riedlsperger.
Who stars in Die Spielerin?
The principal cast of Die Spielerin includes Hannelore Elsner, Erwin Steinhauer, Nina Petri, Frank Giering, Gesine Cukrowski.
When was Die Spielerin released and how long is it?
Die Spielerin was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Is Die Spielerin based on a book or true story?
Die Spielerin is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Fyodor Dostoevsky".