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, Jodhi May, Polly Walker, Dominic West, Luise Rainer, William Houston, Johan Leysen, John Wood

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What is "The Gambler" about?

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.

When was "The Gambler" released?

The Gambler was released in 1997.

Who stars in "The Gambler"?

The cast includes Michael Gambon, Jodhi May, Polly Walker, Dominic West.