The Gambler
1972, Czech. Directed by Aleksey Batalov.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Czech
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- Released
- 17 November 1972
- Original title
- Hráč
- Country
- Czechoslovakia, Soviet Union
- Written by
- Mikhail Olshevsky
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What The Gambler is based on
The Gambler is adapted from a novel.
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The Gambler runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
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The Gambler isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 November 1972. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Gambler?
The Gambler (1972) was directed by Aleksey Batalov and stars Nikolay Burlyaev, Tatyana Ivanova, Lyubov Dobrzhanskaya.
What is The Gambler based on?
The Gambler is adapted from a novel.