The Gambler
cs
PG-13
2
November 1972
Drama
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.
Runtime:
1 hour 39 minutes
Status:
Released
Original Language:
cs
Budget:
N/A
Revenue:
N/A
Director:
Aleksey Batalov
