The Queen of Spades
La Dame de pique
Synopsis
Russia, 1835. Lieutenant Hermann, a compulsive gambler, is fascinated by an infallible martingale held by Countess Tomski, nicknamed The Queen of Spades. The day Hermann wants to wring the secret from her, the countess dies of fear. Following this tragic scene, Hermann sinks into dementia. Luckily, Lisa, his frail lover, brings him back to life and happiness.
Top Cast
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Marguerite Moreno
La comtesse Tomski (La Dame de Pique)
Pierre Blanchar
Hermann
André Luguet
Iretski
Madeleine Ozeray
Lisa
Abel Jacquin
Prince Tomski
Jean Didier
Marumoff
Camille Bert
Raymone
Pierre Palau
Roger Legris
Nathalie Alexeeff
Madame Wormser
Pierre Finaly
Sylvain Itkine
Michèle Alfa
Colette Wilda
Gabrielle Roanne
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fyodor Otsep
- Screenplay & Story
- Fyodor Otsep
- Original Score
- Karol Rathaus
- Original Title
- La Dame de pique
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Général Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fyodor Otsep
Fyodor Otsep, Bernard Zimmer, Alexander Pushkin
Karol Rathaus
Armand Thirard
Georges Friedland
Department Leadership Roster
Vladimir Meingard
Production Design
Fyodor Otsep
Director
Fyodor Otsep
Screenplay
Alexandre Lochakoff
Production Design
Georges Friedland
Editor
Armand Thirard
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Queen of Spades
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What is The Queen of Spades about?
Russia, 1835. Lieutenant Hermann, a compulsive gambler, is fascinated by an infallible martingale held by Countess Tomski, nicknamed The Queen of Spades. The day Hermann wants to wring the secret from her, the countess dies of fear. Following this tragic scene, Hermann sinks into dementia. Luckily, Lisa, his frail lover, brings him back to life and happiness.
Who directed The Queen of Spades?
The Queen of Spades was directed by Fyodor Otsep.
Who stars in The Queen of Spades?
The principal cast of The Queen of Spades includes Marguerite Moreno, Pierre Blanchar, André Luguet, Madeleine Ozeray, Abel Jacquin.
When was The Queen of Spades released and how long is it?
The Queen of Spades was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Queen of Spades?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Queen of Spades was composed by Karol Rathaus.