The Gamble
1988, Italian. Directed by Carlo Vanzina.
When Francesco returns home with the assumption that his father's wealth will be there to keep him content, he discovers that his father has lost everything to a German countess while gambling.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Carlo VanzinaDirector
- Matthew ModineFrancesco Sacredo
- Faye DunawayContessa Matilda Von Wallenstein
- Jennifer BealsLady Olivia Candioni
- Ian BannenPadre di Francesco
- Corinne CléryJacqueline
- Feodor Chaliapin Jr.Federico
- Karina HuffBlond Maid
- Ana ObregónCast
- Federica MoroCast
- Jacques HerlinOld fiancé of Olivia
- Vernon WellsFirst Brother Podestà
- Gianfranco BarraManolo
Details
- Released
- 28 October 1988
- Original title
- La partita
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Enrico Vanzina, Carlo Vanzina, Livia Giampalmo
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The Gamble runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
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Which OTT platform is The Gamble on?
The Gamble isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 October 1988. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Gamble?
If you liked The Gamble, try The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, Rat Race, Gold.
Who directed The Gamble?
The Gamble (1988) was directed by Carlo Vanzina and stars Matthew Modine, Faye Dunaway, Jennifer Beals.