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The Gambler
First aired on Oct 30, 1997
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Genres: Drama, Romance

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.

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Michael Gambon | Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Jodhi May | Anna Snitkina
Polly Walker | Polina
Dominic West | Alexei
Luise Rainer | Grandmother
William Houston | Pasha
Featured Crew
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Károly Makk | Director
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Fyodor Dostoevsky | Novel
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Nick Dear | Screenplay
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Katharine Ogden | Screenplay
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Brian Lock | Original Music Composer
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Gerard Schurmann | Original Music Composer