The Gambler (1997)

  • NR
  • 10/30/1997 (GB)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 1h 37m

In the grip of obsession, reason is suspended.

Overview

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.

Károly Makk

Director

Fyodor Dostoevsky

Novel

Katharine Ogden

Screenplay

Nick Dear

Screenplay

Cast

Michael Gambon's headshot

Michael Gambon

Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Jodhi May's headshot

Jodhi May

Anna Snitkina
Polly Walker's headshot

Polly Walker

Polina
Dominic West's headshot

Dominic West

Alexei
Luise Rainer's headshot

Luise Rainer

Grandmother
William Houston's headshot

William Houston

Pasha
Johan Leysen's headshot

Johan Leysen

De Grieux
John Wood's headshot

John Wood

The General

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