The Gambler

The Gambler
1997-10-30
97
Released
In the grip of obsession, reason is suspended.

Overview

Under pressure from his publisher, Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoyevsky gets work on his latest piece, 'Rouletenberg'. In the 27 days it takes for him to complete the novel reality and fiction become blurred; in this feverish atmosphere of excess Dostoyevsky's characters come to life as he struggles to complete his work.



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Michael Gambon

Michael Gambon

Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Jodhi May

Jodhi May

Anna Snitkina
Polly Walker

Polly Walker

Polina
Dominic West

Dominic West

Alexei
Luise Rainer

Luise Rainer

Grandmother
William Houston

William Houston

Pasha

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