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The Gambler

19971h 37mKároly Makk
IMDb 6.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 14%

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"In the grip of obsession, reason is suspended."

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.

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What is The Gambler (1997) about?

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.

Who stars in The Gambler?

The Gambler stars Michael Gambon (Fyodor Dostoyevsky), Jodhi May (Anna Snitkina), Polly Walker (Polina), Dominic West (Alexei), Luise Rainer (Grandmother). The film was directed by Károly Makk.

How long is The Gambler?

The Gambler has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1997.

Is The Gambler worth watching?

The Gambler holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 14. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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