Poster of The Gambler

The Gambler

Plot: Under pressure from his publisher, Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoyevsky gets work on his latest piece, 'Rouletenberg'. In the 27 days it takes for him to complete the novel reality and fiction become blurred; in this feverish atmosphere of excess Dostoyevsky's characters come to life as he struggles to complete his work
Release Date: Thursday, October 30 1997
26 years ago
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Portrait of Michael GambonMichael Gambon
Michael Gambon was
57 in The Gambler
as 'Fyodor Dostoyevsky'.
Sat, Oct 19 1940 –
Wed, Sep 27 2023
Portrait of Jodhi MayJodhi May
Jodhi May was
22 in The Gambler
as 'Anna Snitkina'.
Thu, May 08 1975
Portrait of Polly WalkerPolly Walker
Polly Walker was
31 in The Gambler
as 'Polina'.
Thu, May 19 1966
Portrait of Dominic WestDominic West
Dominic West was
28 in The Gambler
as 'Alexei'.
Wed, Oct 15 1969
Portrait of Luise RainerLuise Rainer
Luise Rainer was
87 in The Gambler
as 'Grandmother'.
Wed, Jan 12 1910 –
Tue, Dec 30 2014
Portrait of William HoustonWilliam Houston
William Houston was
29 in The Gambler
as 'Pasha'.
Fri, Jul 19 1968
Portrait of Johan LeysenJohan Leysen
Johan Leysen was
47 in The Gambler
as 'De Grieux'.
Sun, Feb 19 1950 –
Thu, Mar 30 2023
Portrait of John WoodJohn Wood
John Wood was
67 in The Gambler
as 'The General'.
Sat, Jul 05 1930 –
Sat, Aug 06 2011
Portrait of Angeline BallAngeline Ball
Angeline Ball was
28 in The Gambler
as 'Mlle. Blanche'.
Sat, Jun 28 1969
Portrait of Marjon BrandsmaMarjon Brandsma
Marjon Brandsma was
54 in The Gambler
as 'Mme. de Cominges'.
Mon, Sep 20 1943
Portrait of Mark LaceyMark Lacey
Mark Lacey was
>> in The Gambler
as 'Ivan'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gijs Scholten van AschatGijs Scholten van Aschat
Gijs Scholten van Aschat was
38 in The Gambler
as 'Maikov'.
Wed, Sep 16 1959
Portrait of Lucy DavisLucy Davis
Lucy Davis was
24 in The Gambler
as 'Dunya'.
Sat, Feb 17 1973
Portrait of Patrick GodfreyPatrick Godfrey
Patrick Godfrey was
64 in The Gambler
as 'Professor Olkhin'.
Mon, Feb 13 1933
Portrait of Greet GrootGreet Groot
Greet Groot was
>> in The Gambler
as 'Ustinya'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of András FeketeAndrás Fekete
András Fekete was
67 in The Gambler
as 'Potapych'.
Tue, Oct 07 1930 –
Thu, Jun 20 2013
Portrait of Tom JansenTom Jansen
Tom Jansen was
52 in The Gambler
as 'Stellovsky'.
Mon, Jan 01 1945

Crew

Portrait of Károly MakkKároly Makk
Director
Károly Makk was
71 in The Gambler
Wed, Dec 23 1925 –
Wed, Aug 30 2017
Portrait of Nick DearNick Dear
Screenplay
Nick Dear was
42 in The Gambler
Sat, Jun 11 1955
Portrait of Katharine OgdenKatharine Ogden
Screenplay
Katharine Ogden was
>> in The Gambler
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Fyodor DostoevskyFyodor Dostoevsky
Novel
Fyodor Dostoevsky would have been no older than
59 in The Gambler
Sun, Nov 11 1821 –
Wed, Feb 09 1881