Overview - The Gambler

Overview

In 1866, a young Muscovite named Alexei Ivanovitch arrives in Baden Baden, then the gambling capital of Austria, and is soon engaged by General Zagorianski to look after his children. Alexei discovers that his employer is a compulsive gambler who has been almost ruined by his addiction. The only money the General has is provided by the Marquis de Grieux, an adventurer who intends to marry Zagorianski’s sister, Pauline. In doing so, de Grieux hopes to profit from the vast inheritance that will come the General’s way from his Aunt Antonina, who is presently very ill. Alexei is appalled by this society which lives only for money. He loves Pauline and wants to take her to a healthier place, but when she refuses to marry him, he begins to gamble at the casino…

Cast

• Name: Gérard Philipe

  Character: Alexei Ivanovitch

  Popularity: 0.6172

  

• Name: Liselotte Pulver

  Character: Pauline Zagorianski

  Popularity: 1.0434

  

• Name: Françoise Rosay

  Character: Aunt Antonia

  Popularity: 0.5299

  

• Name: Jean Danet

  Character: Marquis des Grieux

  Popularity: 0.4995

  

• Name: Jean-Max

  Character: Director of the bank

  Popularity: 0.7215

  

• Name: Nadine Alari

  Character: Blanche de Cominges

  Popularity: 0.3213

  

• Name: Sacha Pitoëff

  Character: Afpley

  Popularity: 0.8472

  

• Name: Suzanne Dantès

  Character: Mrs. de Cominges

  Popularity: 0.2347