The Gambler
Der Spieler
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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.
Cast
Albrecht Schoenhals
as Dr. Tronka
Eugen Klöpfer
as General Kirileff
Lída Baarová
as Nina, seine Tochter
Hedwig Bleibtreu
as Babuschka, Ninas Großmutter
Hilde Körber
as Comtesse Blanche du Placet
Paul Bildt
as alter Mann am Spieltisch
Karl Martell
as Baron Vincent
Hannes Stelzer
as Alexej, der Spieler
Ellen Bang
as
Harry Hardt
as
Charlotte Fredersdorf
as Frau am Spieltisch
Maria Krahn
as Frau am Spieltisch
Elsa Wagner
as Marfa, Kinderfrau
Franz Fiedler
as Spieler
Karl Dannemann
as
Karl Hannemann
as Hotelportier
S.O. Schoening
as Schatz, Juwelier
Werner Scharf
as Spieler
Gerhard Dammann
as Potapytsch, Diener
Fritz Draeger
as
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About The Gambler
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. Running 80 minutes.
The Gambler Cast and Characters
The cast features Albrecht Schoenhals (as Dr. Tronka), Eugen Klöpfer (as General Kirileff), Lída Baarová (as Nina, seine Tochter), Hedwig Bleibtreu (as Babuschka, Ninas Großmutter), and Hilde Körber (as Comtesse Blanche du Placet). Their performances are a major reason The Gambler has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason The Gambler keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy German storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is The Gambler?
The Gambler runs for 80 minutes (about 1.3 hour).
Is The Gambler good? What's the rating?
The Gambler holds a 8.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of The Gambler?
The main cast includes Albrecht Schoenhals, Eugen Klöpfer, Lída Baarová, and Hedwig Bleibtreu, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Gambler available in German?
Yes — The Gambler was originally produced in German and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was The Gambler released?
The Gambler was released in 1938.
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What is The Gambler about?
The Gambler is a Drama film. 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.
When was The Gambler released?
The Gambler was released on August 31, 1938. It has a runtime of 1h 20m. The film was produced by Euphono-Film GmbH.
Who stars in The Gambler?
The Gambler stars Albrecht Schoenhals, Eugen Klöpfer, Lída Baarová and Hedwig Bleibtreu. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is The Gambler available in HD?
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