The Gambler
1958, French. Directed by Claude Autant-Lara.
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…
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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Cast & crew
- Claude Autant-LaraDirector
- Gérard PhilipeAlexei Ivanovitch
- Liselotte PulverPauline Zagorianski
- Françoise RosayAunt Antonia
- Jean DanetMarquis des Grieux
- Jean-MaxDirector of the bank
- Nadine AlariBlanche de Cominges
- Sacha PitoëffAfpley
- Suzanne DantèsMrs. de Cominges
- Paul EsserCast
- Julien CaretteBagdovitch
- Bernard BlierGeneral Zagoriensky
- Georges BeverButler at the ball
Details
- Released
- 26 October 1958
- Original title
- Le Joueur
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Jean Aurenche, Pierre Bost, François Boyer
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The Gambler isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 October 1958. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Gambler?
The Gambler (1958) was directed by Claude Autant-Lara and stars Gérard Philipe, Liselotte Pulver, Françoise Rosay.