The Gambler
“In the grip of obsession, reason is suspended.”
Synopsis
Under pressure from his publisher, Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoyevsky gets work on his latest piece, 'Rouletenberg'. In the 27 days it takes for him to complete the novel reality and fiction become blurred; in this feverish atmosphere of excess Dostoyevsky's characters come to life as he struggles to complete his work.
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Michael Gambon
Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Jodhi May
Anna Snitkina
Polly Walker
Polina
Dominic West
Alexei
Luise Rainer
Grandmother
William Houston
Pasha
Johan Leysen
De Grieux
John Wood
The General
Angeline Ball
Mlle. Blanche
Marjon Brandsma
Mme. de Cominges
Mark Lacey
Ivan
Gijs Scholten van Aschat
Maikov
Lucy Davis
Dunya
Patrick Godfrey
Professor Olkhin
Greet Groot
Ustinya
András Fekete
Potapych
Tom Jansen
Stellovsky
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Károly Makk
- Screenplay & Story
- Nick Dear, Katharine Ogden
- Original Score
- Brian Lock, Gerard Schurmann
- Original Title
- The Gambler
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Károly Makk
Nick Dear, Katharine Ogden, Fyodor Dostoevsky
Brian Lock, Gerard Schurmann
Jules van den Steenhoven
Kevin Whelan
Charles Cohen, René Seegers, Marc Vlessing
Department Leadership Roster
Károly Makk
Director
Nick Dear
Screenplay
Katharine Ogden
Screenplay
Brian Lock
Original Music Composer
Gerard Schurmann
Original Music Composer
Jules van den Steenhoven
Director of Photography
Ben van Os
Production Design
Dien van Straalen
Costume Design
Charles Cohen
Producer
René Seegers
Producer
Marc Vlessing
Producer
Kevin Whelan
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gambler
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Gambler about?
Under pressure from his publisher, Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoyevsky gets work on his latest piece, 'Rouletenberg'. In the 27 days it takes for him to complete the novel reality and fiction become blurred; in this feverish atmosphere of excess Dostoyevsky's characters come to life as he struggles to complete his work.
Who directed The Gambler?
The Gambler was directed by Károly Makk.
Who stars in The Gambler?
The principal cast of The Gambler includes Michael Gambon, Jodhi May, Polly Walker, Dominic West, Luise Rainer.
When was The Gambler released and how long is it?
The Gambler was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gambler?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gambler was composed by Brian Lock, Gerard Schurmann.
Is The Gambler based on a book or true story?
The Gambler is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Fyodor Dostoevsky".