
The Gambler
1972 • Directed by
Aleksey Batalov
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.
Release Date
11/17/1972
Rating
2.0/10
Cast
Crew

Viktor Sergeev
First Assistant Director
F. Gakusyan
Dramaturgy

Jiří Růžička
First Assistant Director
Mikhail Olshevsky
Screenplay
M. Davydov
First Assistant Director

Boris Molochnik
Assistant Director
L. Berger
Assistant Director
Michal Vostřez
Assistant Director
Milana Melcerová
Unit Production Manager
Jiří Šimon
Makeup & Hair