Le Joueur (1958)
Genre: Drama
Duration: 102 minuten
Alternative titles: Il Giocatore / The Gambler
Country:
France / Italy
Directed by: Claude Autant-Lara
Stars: Gérard Philipe, Liselotte Pulver and Bernard Blier
IMDb score:
6,1 (225)
Releasedate: 26 October 1958
This movie is not available on US streaming services.
Le Joueur plot
Film adaptation of Dostoyevsky's book The Gambler. Set in 19th century Baden-Baden, the story chronicles the trials and tribulations of some chronic gamblers. One of the gamblers is Alevei, he is in love with Pauline, the daughter of the poor general Zagoriensky. Alevei tries to save Pauline from poverty by teaching her the tricks of the gambler trade. Unfortunately, Alevei is too late to save Pauline when she literally and figuratively destroys herself.
Actors and actresses
Alexei Ivanovitch
Pauline Zagorianski
La tante Antonia
Marquis des Grieux
Le directeur de la banque
Blanche de Cominges
Afpley
Mme de Cominges
Bagdovitch
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