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The Gambler (1938)

Movie ★ 8.0 80 min

A gambling-drama based on Dostoevsky’s works: The retired General Kirileff is addicted to gambling and also has a costly affair. He takes out a loan from the greedy imposter Vincent, for which he is to pay an exorbitant interest rate. Vincent, for his part, wants to get closer to Kirileff’s daughter Nina, who is to inherit her grandmother’s fortune one day. Nina tries to help her father and goes to the gambling tables, only to lose a lot of money. She asks Alexej, her father’s secretary, to play for her. Alexej is in love with Nina and would do anything for her. He plays; at first loses; then asks Nina to get Vincent out of there. Once that happens, he wins a large amount of money, becomes overbearing and treats Nina like a prostitute.

Gerhard Lamprecht Director Alois Johannes Lippl Writer Willi Krause Writer

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Quick facts

Released
August 31, 1938
Runtime
80 min
IMDb
tt0134112
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Language
Studio
Euphono-Film GmbH, Kreutzberg-Produktion

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Gambler about?
A gambling-drama based on Dostoevsky’s works: The retired General Kirileff is addicted to gambling and also has a costly affair. He takes out a loan from the greedy imposter Vincent, for which he is to pay an exorbitant interest rate. Vincent, for his part, wants to get closer to Kirileff’s daughter Nina, who is to inherit her grandmother’s fortune one day. Nina tries to help her father and goes to the gambling tables, only to lose a lot of money. She asks Alexej, her father’s secretary, to play for her. Alexej is in love with Nina and would do anything for her. He plays; at first loses; then asks Nina to get Vincent out of there. Once that happens, he wins a large amount of money, becomes overbearing and treats Nina like a prostitute.
Who directed The Gambler?
The Gambler was directed by Gerhard Lamprecht.
Who stars in The Gambler?
The Gambler stars Albrecht Schoenhals, Eugen Klöpfer, Lída Baarová, Hedwig Bleibtreu.
When was The Gambler released?
The Gambler is a 1938 drama film.
Where can I watch The Gambler?
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