The Gambler_
"In the grip of obsession, reason is suspended."
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.
Starring
Michael Gambon, Jodhi May, Polly Walker
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Gambler was released 29 years ago in 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 comp...
The Gambler is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 37m.
CAST (17)
Michael Gambon
Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Jodhi May
Anna Snitkina
Polly Walker
Polina
Dominic West
Alexei
Luise Rainer
Grandmother
William Houston
Pasha
Johan Leysen
De Grieux
John Wood
The General
Angeline Ball
Mlle. Blanche
Marjon Brandsma
Mme. de Cominges
ML
Mark Lacey
Ivan
Gijs Scholten van Aschat
Maikov
Lucy Davis
Dunya
Patrick Godfrey
Professor Olkhin
GG
Greet Groot
Ustinya
AF
András Fekete
Potapych
Tom Jansen
Stellovsky
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
97 min (1h 37m)
Rating
4.5/10 (8 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is The Gambler?
The Gambler has a runtime of 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Who stars in The Gambler?
The cast of The Gambler includes Michael Gambon, Jodhi May, Polly Walker, Dominic West, Luise Rainer.
What is the rating of The Gambler?
The Gambler has a rating of 4.5 out of 10 based on 8 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance