The Gambler
Hráč
Synopsis
This lavish Soviet/Czech co-production is based on Fyodor Dostoyevsky's famous novel, The Gambler, which tells the story of a Russian living in Germany, in a gambling resort. This film is set at the turn of the century, and was filmed in Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad), Czechoslovakia. Played by Nikolai Burlyayev, the gambler succumbs completely to his addiction, using up every resource he has (human, spiritual and financial) in his wagering, finally becoming a rootless drifter.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aleksey Batalov
- Screenplay & Story
- Mikhail Olshevsky
- Original Score
- Oleg Karavaichuk
- Original Title
- Hráč
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia, Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Filmové studio Barrandov, Lenfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aleksey Batalov
Mikhail Olshevsky, Fyodor Dostoevsky
Oleg Karavaichuk
Dimitri Meskhishvili
Raisa Izakson
Department Leadership Roster
Mikhail Olshevsky
Screenplay
Raisa Izakson
Editor
Bohuslav Kulič
Production Design
Isaak Kaplan
Production Design
Oleg Karavaichuk
Original Music Composer
Aleksey Batalov
Director
Dimitri Meskhishvili
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gambler
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What is The Gambler about?
This lavish Soviet/Czech co-production is based on Fyodor Dostoyevsky's famous novel, The Gambler, which tells the story of a Russian living in Germany, in a gambling resort. This film is set at the turn of the century, and was filmed in Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad), Czechoslovakia. Played by Nikolai Burlyayev, the gambler succumbs completely to his addiction, using up every resource he has (human, spiritual and financial) in his wagering, finally becoming a rootless drifter.
Who directed The Gambler?
The Gambler was directed by Aleksey Batalov.
Who stars in The Gambler?
The principal cast of The Gambler includes Nikolay Burlyaev, Tatyana Ivanova, Lyubov Dobrzhanskaya, Vsevolod Kuznetsov, Vasiliy Livanov.
When was The Gambler released and how long is it?
The Gambler was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gambler?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gambler was composed by Oleg Karavaichuk.
Is The Gambler based on a book or true story?
The Gambler is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Fyodor Dostoevsky".