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The Gambler

6.4 97 mins Drama   1958
Franco London Films   Zebra Film  
Director(s): Claude Autant-Lara

Release Date: 26 Sun, Oct 1958

In 1866, a young Muscovite named Alexei Ivanovitch arrives in Baden Baden, then the gambling capital of Austria, and is soon engaged by General Zagorianski to look after his children. Alexei discovers that his employer is a compulsive gambler who has been almost ruined by his addiction. The only money the General has is provided by the Marquis de Grieux, an adventurer who intends to marry Zagorianski’s sister, Pauline. In doing so, de Grieux hopes to profit from the vast inheritance that will come the General’s way from his Aunt Antonina, who is presently very ill. Alexei is appalled by this society which lives only for money. He loves Pauline and wants to take her to a healthier place, but when she refuses to marry him, he begins to gamble at the casino…

Casts of The Gambler

Gérard Philipe

as Alexei Ivanovitch

Liselotte Pulver

as Pauline Zagorianski

Françoise Rosay

as Aunt Antonia

Jean Danet

as Marquis des Grieux

Jean-Max

as Director of the bank

Nadine Alari

as Blanche de Cominges

Sacha Pitoëff

as Afpley

Suzanne Dantès

as Mrs. de Cominges

Julien Carette

as Bagdovitch

Bernard Blier

as General Zagoriensky

Georges Bever

as Butler at the ball

Corrado Guarducci

as Italian player

Mona Dol

as Baroness

Richard Francœur

as Hotel doorman

Gib Grossac

as Player

Alice Sapritch

as Marfa

Georges Lycan

as Player

Roger Tréville

as English player

Jacques Marin

as Casino employee who searches under the table

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