The Gambler
movie

In the grip of obsession, reason is suspended.
Released October 30, 1997
Overview
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.
Cast

Michael Gambon
as
Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Jodhi May
as
Anna Snitkina

Polly Walker
as
Polina

Dominic West
as
Alexei

Luise Rainer
as
Grandmother

William Houston
as
Pasha

Johan Leysen
as
De Grieux

John Wood
as
The General

Angeline Ball
as
Mlle. Blanche

Marjon Brandsma
as
Mme. de Cominges
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Mark Lacey
as
Ivan

Gijs Scholten van Aschat
as
Maikov
Crew

Károly Makk
as
Director

Fyodor Dostoevsky
as
Novel
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Nick Dear
as
Screenplay
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Katharine Ogden
as
Screenplay
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Brian Lock
as
Original Music Composer
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Gerard Schurmann
as
Original Music Composer
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Jules van den Steenhoven
as
Director of Photography
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Ben van Os
as
Production Design
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Tibor Lázár
as
Art Direction
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Dien van Straalen
as
Costume Design
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Charles Cohen
as
Producer
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René Seegers
as
Producer