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The Gambler is a 1997 drama film directed by Károly Makk and starring Michael Gambon, Jodhi May and Polly Walker. It is set around the writing of the novel The Gambler by Fyodor Dostoyevsky.
The film was notable for its casting of Luise Rainer. The Oscar-winning actress had not made a film in fifty-four years prior to her appearance in this one.
Original Release
11/07/1997
US Release
08/13/1999
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Michael Gambon | Fyodor Dostoyevsky |
| Jodhi May | Anna Snitkina |
| Polly Walker | Polina |
| Dominic West | Alexei |
| Luise Rainer | Grandmother |
| William Houston | Pasha |
| Johan Leysen | De Grieux |
| John Wood | The General |
| Angeline Ball | Mlle. Blanche |
| Marjon Brandsma | Mme. de Cominges |
Directors
Writers
Fyodor Dostoevsky, Katharine Ogden, Charles Cohen, Nick Dear
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Michael Gambon | Fyodor Dostoyevsky |
| Jodhi May | Anna Snitkina |
| Polly Walker | Polina |
| Dominic West | Alexei |
| Luise Rainer | Grandmother |
| William Houston | Pasha |
| Johan Leysen | De Grieux |
| John Wood | The General |
| Angeline Ball | Mlle. Blanche |
| Marjon Brandsma | Mme. de Cominges |
| Mark Lacey | Ivan |
| Gijs Scholten van Aschat | Maikov |
| Lucy Davis | Dunya |
| András Fekete | Potapych |
| Patrick Godfrey | Professor Olkhin |
| Greet Groot | Ustinya |
| Tom Jansen | Stellovsky |
| Miklós Székely B. | Anna's Father |
| Vera Venczel | Anna's Mother |
| János Xantus | Karl |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Charles Cohen | Producer |
| Frank Jansen | Producer |
| Berry van Zwieten | Producer |
| Marc Vlessing | Producer |
| René Seegers | Producer |
