Gambit
“Go Ahead: Tell the End (It's Too Hilarious to Keep Secret) But Please Don't Tell the Beginning!”
Synopsis
Harry Dean is a career burglar set on stealing a piece of priceless art from the world's wealthiest man, Mr. Shahbandar. With the help of exotic showgirl Nicole Chang, he concocts the perfect scheme for how the robbery should go and lays it out point by point. However, when the team tries to execute the plan, perfection and reality don't quite match up, and Harry's vision begins to unravel in this twisty tale of a heist gone wrong.
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Gambit (1966) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-02-03
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Shirley MacLaine
Nicole
Michael Caine
Harry
Herbert Lom
Shahbandar
Roger C. Carmel
Ram
Arnold Moss
Abdul
John Abbott
Emile
Richard Angarola
Colonel Salim
Maurice Marsac
Hotel Clerk
Joe Abdullah
Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
Jan Arvan
Airport Official (uncredited)
Noel De Souza
Head Porter (uncredited)
James Lanphier
Garage Attendant (uncredited)
Tanya Lemani George
Lighter Fluid Saleswoman (uncredited)
Vic Tayback
Plainclothes Officer at TWA Counter (uncredited)
Tommy Andre
Bellhop (uncredited)
Kanan Awni
Arab on Telephone (uncredited)
Al Beaudine
Commuter at Airport (uncredited)
Jack Berle
Departing Airline Passenger (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ronald Neame
- Screenplay & Story
- Alvin Sargent, Jack Davies
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- Gambit
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ronald Neame
Alvin Sargent, Jack Davies, Sidney Carroll
Maurice Jarre
Clifford Stine
Alma Macrorie
Léo L. Fuchs
Department Leadership Roster
Clifford Stine
Director of Photography
Alvin Sargent
Screenplay
Alma Macrorie
Editor
Ronald Neame
Director
Léo L. Fuchs
Producer
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Jack Davies
Screenplay
Jean Louis
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gambit
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gambit about?
Harry Dean is a career burglar set on stealing a piece of priceless art from the world's wealthiest man, Mr. Shahbandar. With the help of exotic showgirl Nicole Chang, he concocts the perfect scheme for how the robbery should go and lays it out point by point. However, when the team tries to execute the plan, perfection and reality don't quite match up, and Harry's vision begins to unravel in this twisty tale of a heist gone wrong.
Who directed Gambit?
Gambit was directed by Ronald Neame.
Who stars in Gambit?
The principal cast of Gambit includes Shirley MacLaine, Michael Caine, Herbert Lom, Roger C. Carmel, Arnold Moss.
When was Gambit released and how long is it?
Gambit was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Gambit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gambit was composed by Maurice Jarre.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gambit?
Gambit holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).