The Gambler (digital quality)
1938

The Gambler (digital quality)

Der Spieler (Original Title)

Der Spieler (1938), often known as The Gambler, is a German film based on Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel of the same name. The plot follows Nina, a young woman in a German spa town, whose retired general father gambles away his fortune and falls into the clutches of Baron Vincent, who schemes to marry Nina for her inheritance. Nina must navigate the dangerous machinations of the baron and a former student, Alexej, who is in love with her and becomes entangled in the plot.

1h 33min
September 14, 1938
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Another unknown gem of Aryan cinema. This adaptation of Dostoevsky's novel is respectful of the source material, without any pretentiousness. The production is not particularly large-scale, almost intimate, with excellent acting. As always, Eugene Klopfer, who plays General Kirilov, is a standout. His portrayal of the character is ambiguous, contradictory, and nuanced, with both positive and negative traits.

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