The Gambler

The Gambler

2 | 1972-11-17 | 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.

Featured Crew

Mikhail Olshevsky Screenplay
L. Berger Assistant Director
Michal Vostřez Assistant Director
Jiří Růžička First Assistant Director
Viktor Sergeev First Assistant Director
F. Gakusyan Dramaturgy
Boris Molochnik Assistant Director
M. Davydov First Assistant Director
Přemek Longa Assistant Production Design
Jarmila Romanová Costumer

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