The Gambler

"In the grip of obsession, reason is suspended."

Nov 7 1997 R 1h 37m
Biography, Drama, Romance

Under pressure from his publisher, Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoyevsky gets work on his latest piece, 'Rouletenberg'. In the 27 days it takes for him to complete the novel reality and fiction become blurred; in this feverish atmosphere of excess Dostoyevsky's characters come to life as he struggles to complete his work.

Plot

Russian author Fyodor Dostoyevsky (Sir Michael Gambon) must write a novel in twenty-seven days in a deal to pay off his gambling debts, and feverishly dictates the novel "The Gambler".

Written by

Fyodor Dostoevsky, Katharine Ogden, Charles Cohen

Directed by

Károly Makk

Cast

Michael Gambon, Jodhi May, Polly Walker

Crew

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Languages

English

Awards

3 wins & 3 nominations

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