The Gambler

The Gambler (1958)

Drama

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…

Director: Claude Autant-Lara

Casts

	Gérard Philipe as Alexei Ivanovitch
	Liselotte Pulver as Pauline Zagorianski
	Françoise Rosay as Aunt Antonia
	Jean Danet as Marquis des Grieux
	Jean-Max as Director of the bank
	Nadine Alari as Blanche de Cominges
	Sacha Pitoëff as Afpley
	Suzanne Dantès as Mrs. de Cominges
	Paul Esser as
	Julien Carette as Bagdovitch
	Bernard Blier as General Zagoriensky
	Georges Bever as Butler at the ball
	Corrado Guarducci as Italian player
	Mona Dol as Baroness
	Richard Francœur as Hotel doorman
	Gib Grossac as Player
	Alice Sapritch as Marfa
	Georges Lycan as Player
	Roger Tréville as English player
	Hans Verner as
	Jacques Marin as Casino employee who searches under the table
	Pierre Jourdan as

Crew