The Gambler
Der Spieler
Synopsis
A gambling-drama based on Dostoevsky’s works: The retired General Kirileff is addicted to gambling and also has a costly affair. He takes out a loan from the greedy imposter Vincent, for which he is to pay an exorbitant interest rate. Vincent, for his part, wants to get closer to Kirileff’s daughter Nina, who is to inherit her grandmother’s fortune one day. Nina tries to help her father and goes to the gambling tables, only to lose a lot of money. She asks Alexej, her father’s secretary, to play for her. Alexej is in love with Nina and would do anything for her. He plays; at first loses; then asks Nina to get Vincent out of there. Once that happens, he wins a large amount of money, becomes overbearing and treats Nina like a prostitute.
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Albrecht Schoenhals
Dr. Tronka
Eugen Klöpfer
General Kirileff
Lída Baarová
Nina, seine Tochter
Hedwig Bleibtreu
Babuschka, Ninas Großmutter
Hilde Körber
Comtesse Blanche du Placet
Paul Bildt
alter Mann am Spieltisch
Karl Martell
Baron Vincent
Hannes Stelzer
Alexej, der Spieler
Ellen Bang
Harry Hardt
Charlotte Fredersdorf
Frau am Spieltisch
Maria Krahn
Frau am Spieltisch
Elsa Wagner
Marfa, Kinderfrau
Franz Fiedler
Spieler
Karl Dannemann
Karl Hannemann
Hotelportier
S.O. Schoening
Schatz, Juwelier
Werner Scharf
Spieler
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerhard Lamprecht
- Screenplay & Story
- Fyodor Dostoevsky, Alois Johannes Lippl, Willi Krause
- Original Title
- Der Spieler
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Euphono-Film GmbH, Kreutzberg-Produktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerhard Lamprecht
Fyodor Dostoevsky, Alois Johannes Lippl, Willi Krause
Department Leadership Roster
Gerhard Lamprecht
Director
Alois Johannes Lippl
Writer
Willi Krause
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gambler
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What is The Gambler about?
A gambling-drama based on Dostoevsky’s works: The retired General Kirileff is addicted to gambling and also has a costly affair. He takes out a loan from the greedy imposter Vincent, for which he is to pay an exorbitant interest rate. Vincent, for his part, wants to get closer to Kirileff’s daughter Nina, who is to inherit her grandmother’s fortune one day. Nina tries to help her father and goes to the gambling tables, only to lose a lot of money. She asks Alexej, her father’s secretary, to play for her. Alexej is in love with Nina and would do anything for her. He plays; at first loses; then asks Nina to get Vincent out of there. Once that happens, he wins a large amount of money, becomes overbearing and treats Nina like a prostitute.
Who directed The Gambler?
The Gambler was directed by Gerhard Lamprecht.
Who stars in The Gambler?
The principal cast of The Gambler includes Albrecht Schoenhals, Eugen Klöpfer, Lída Baarová, Hedwig Bleibtreu, Hilde Körber.
When was The Gambler released and how long is it?
The Gambler was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is The Gambler based on a book or true story?
The Gambler is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Fyodor Dostoevsky".