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Release Year1972
Runtime1h 39m
LanguageCzech
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes3
DirectorAleksey Batalov
WritersMikhail Olshevsky
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Gambler
About The Gambler
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.
Directed by Aleksey Batalov, The Gambler leans on a strong ensemble — Nikolay Burlyaev, Tatyana Ivanova, Lyubov Dobrzhanskaya — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1972.
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