Russia, 1835. Lieutenant Hermann, a compulsive gambler, is fascinated by an infallible martingale held by Countess Tomski, nicknamed The Queen of Spades. The day Hermann wants to wring the secret from her, the countess dies of fear. Following this tragic scene, Hermann sinks into dementia. Luckily, Lisa, his frail lover, brings him back to life and happiness.
Fyodor Otsep | Director |
Fyodor Otsep | Screenplay |
Bernard Zimmer | Dialogue |
Alexander Pushkin | Original Story |
Karol Rathaus | Music |
Georges Friedland | Editor |
Alexandre Lochakoff | Production Design |
Vladimir Meingard | Production Design |
Armand Thirard | Director of Photography |