Gambling Hell
Macao, l'enfer du jeu
Synopsis
In Macao, where places of pleasure and arms trafficking are concentrated, a tragedy opposes an adventurer and his daughter whom he has brought up in ignorance of his profession. She is torn from her environment and saved from tragedy by a young journalist who loves her.
Top Cast
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Sessue Hayakawa
Ying Tchaï
Mireille Balin
Mireille
Henri Guisol
Almaido
Erich von Stroheim
Werner von Krall
Louise Carletti
Jasmine
Jim Gérald
Sailor
Marie Lorain
Mademoiselle Marguenon
Alexandre Mihalesco
Yassouda
Etienne Decroux
Sailor
Tsugundo Maki
Ying Tchaï's secretary
Georges Lannes
Captain
Roland Toutain
Pierre Milley
Pierre Renoir
Werner von Krall (1942 version only)
Ginette Baudin
Player (uncredited)
Chukry-Bey
General Lin-Tse (1942 version only)
Georges Térof
General Lin-Tse (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 30, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Delannoy
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre-Gilles Veber, Maurice Dekobra
- Original Score
- Georges Auric
- Original Title
- Macao, l'enfer du jeu
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Fides Films, Demo Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Delannoy
Pierre-Gilles Veber, Maurice Dekobra
Georges Auric
Nicolas Hayer
William Barache, Jean Mondollot
Department Leadership Roster
Serge Piménoff
Production Design
William Barache
Editor
Jean Mondollot
Editor
Jean Delannoy
Director
Nicolas Hayer
Director of Photography
Georges Auric
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gambling Hell
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gambling Hell about?
In Macao, where places of pleasure and arms trafficking are concentrated, a tragedy opposes an adventurer and his daughter whom he has brought up in ignorance of his profession. She is torn from her environment and saved from tragedy by a young journalist who loves her.
Who directed Gambling Hell?
Gambling Hell was directed by Jean Delannoy.
Who stars in Gambling Hell?
The principal cast of Gambling Hell includes Sessue Hayakawa, Mireille Balin, Henri Guisol, Erich von Stroheim, Louise Carletti.
When was Gambling Hell released and how long is it?
Gambling Hell was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Gambling Hell?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gambling Hell was composed by Georges Auric.
Is Gambling Hell based on a book or true story?
Gambling Hell is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Maurice Dekobra".