The Gamble
La partita
Synopsis
When Francesco returns home with the assumption that his father's wealth will be there to keep him content, he discovers that his father has lost everything to a German countess while gambling.
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Matthew Modine
Francesco Sacredo
Faye Dunaway
Contessa Matilda Von Wallenstein
Jennifer Beals
Lady Olivia Candioni
Ian Bannen
Padre di Francesco
Corinne Cléry
Jacqueline
Feodor Chaliapin Jr.
Federico
Karina Huff
Blond Maid
Ana Obregón
Federica Moro
Jacques Herlin
Old fiancé of Olivia
Vernon Wells
First Brother Podestà
Gianfranco Barra
Manolo
Cyrus Elias
Marco Stefanelli
Claudia Lawrence
Nazzareno Natale
Claudio Lorimer
Umberto Palma
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlo Vanzina
- Screenplay & Story
- Enrico Vanzina, Carlo Vanzina, Livia Giampalmo, Alberto Ongaro
- Original Score
- Pino Donaggio
- Original Title
- La partita
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Reteitalia, Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlo Vanzina
Enrico Vanzina, Carlo Vanzina, Livia Giampalmo, Alberto Ongaro
Pino Donaggio
Luigi Kuveiller
Ruggero Mastroianni
Daniele Passani
Department Leadership Roster
Enrico Vanzina
Writer
Carlo Vanzina
Writer
Carlo Vanzina
Director
Livia Giampalmo
Writer
Luigi Kuveiller
Director of Photography
Pino Donaggio
Original Music Composer
Paola Comencini
Production Design
Ottaviano Dell'Acqua
Stunt Coordinator
Roberta Guidi Di Bagno
Costume Design
Ruggero Mastroianni
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gamble
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What is The Gamble about?
When Francesco returns home with the assumption that his father's wealth will be there to keep him content, he discovers that his father has lost everything to a German countess while gambling.
Who directed The Gamble?
The Gamble was directed by Carlo Vanzina.
Who stars in The Gamble?
The principal cast of The Gamble includes Matthew Modine, Faye Dunaway, Jennifer Beals, Ian Bannen, Corinne Cléry.
When was The Gamble released and how long is it?
The Gamble was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gamble?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gamble was composed by Pino Donaggio.
Is The Gamble based on a book or true story?
The Gamble is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alberto Ongaro".