The Gin Game
Игра в джин
Synopsis
The action of the play takes place in the USA, in a nursing home. In Bentley House, or the 'house of death,' as it is called by the people, fate brings together a wealthy businessman and a female manager. Each has their own life, their own drama behind them. Family, children, home, work, successes – all in the past. Everything starts quite decently. He suggests they have some fun – play cards, teaching her the card game gin, while cynically discussing his surroundings, calling it 'a dump of bodies not quite ready for the cemetery.' The lady proves to be a quick learner and unexpectedly wins. He, torn between two conflicting feelings (sympathy for this woman and the passion of a gambler), and she, seeking a cure for her loneliness in their meetings. Both need communication with each other, but for him, the main goal becomes winning at cards against this woman. And perhaps, winning against life itself...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alina Kazmina, Sergei Yashin
- Screenplay & Story
- D.L. Coburn
- Original Score
- Mikhail Meerovich
- Original Title
- Игра в джин
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Central Television USSR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alina Kazmina, Sergei Yashin
D.L. Coburn
Mikhail Meerovich
Evgeniy Pavlov
Department Leadership Roster
Evgeniy Pavlov
Director of Photography
Alina Kazmina
Director
Sergei Yashin
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gin Game
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Gin Game about?
The action of the play takes place in the USA, in a nursing home. In Bentley House, or the 'house of death,' as it is called by the people, fate brings together a wealthy businessman and a female manager. Each has their own life, their own drama behind them. Family, children, home, work, successes – all in the past. Everything starts quite decently. He suggests they have some fun – play cards, teaching her the card game gin, while cynically discussing his surroundings, calling it 'a dump of bodies not quite ready for the cemetery.' The lady proves to be a quick learner and unexpectedly wins. He, torn between two conflicting feelings (sympathy for this woman and the passion of a gambler), and she, seeking a cure for her loneliness in their meetings. Both need communication with each other, but for him, the main goal becomes winning at cards against this woman. And perhaps, winning against life itself...
Who directed The Gin Game?
The Gin Game was directed by Alina Kazmina, Sergei Yashin.
Who stars in The Gin Game?
The principal cast of The Gin Game includes Tatyana Karpova, Vladimir Samoylov, Igor Kostolevskiy.
When was The Gin Game released and how long is it?
The Gin Game was released in 1985 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for The Gin Game?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gin Game was composed by Mikhail Meerovich.