The Gambler

The Gambler

1958 · 97 min · ★ 6.7 · Drama

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…

Directed by Claude Autant-Lara · Written by Pierre Bost

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Gérard Philipe Alexei Ivanovitch
Liselotte Pulver Pauline Zagorianski
Françoise Rosay Aunt Antonia
Jean Danet Marquis des Grieux
Jean-Max Director of the bank
Nadine Alari Blanche de Cominges
Sacha Pitoëff Afpley
Suzanne Dantès Mrs. de Cominges
Paul Esser
Julien Carette Bagdovitch
Bernard Blier General Zagoriensky
Georges Bever Butler at the ball

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