The Gambler

      Synopsis

      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.

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        Cast

        • Michael GambonFyodor Dostoyevsky
        • Jodhi MayAnna Snitkina
        • Polly WalkerPolina
        • Dominic WestAlexei
        • Luise RainerGrandmother
        • William HoustonPasha
        • Johan LeysenDe Grieux
        • John WoodThe General
        • Angeline BallMlle. Blanche
        • Marjon BrandsmaMme. de Cominges

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