The Gambler
1958 · 97 MIN · IMDB 6.1 · 209 VOTES · DIR. Claude Autant-Lara
Overview
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…
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00:02:38 What's the matter?
00:06:42 On the train.
00:09:56 is rapidly going away and refuses any help.
00:15:05 A pitiful end for a general.
00:21:20 It doesn't shock you?
00:24:52 I don't know.
00:29:08 It is also that every visitor, even distinguished ones
00:33:24 I'll think about that later, after the duel.
00:37:20 What is it? Read it!
00:42:16 Move me! The sun bothers me.
00:45:08 You're going to tell me.
00:49:41 18, red, even, manque.
00:52:49 You stake 10 louis on zero. So that it will be worth it when it comes out.
00:56:13 Gamble, and lose everything.
00:59:48 My dear sir, the General means...
01:02:37 Miss Blanche won't marry the General
01:05:36 It's nothing to with Blanche.
01:09:14 Don't!
01:14:08 He's abandoning me!
01:18:03 - Where will you stake it? - Excuse me?
01:22:24 Bets are placed?
01:27:40 Mark your bets, gentlemen.
01:32:08 Place your bets.
01:35:57 I'm not so sure.