9 reviews
Drama
1h 37m
1958
In 1866, a young Muscovite named Alexei Ivanovitch arrives in Baden Baden, then the gambling capital of Austria, and is soon engaged by General Zagorianski to look after his children....

In 1866, a young Muscovite named Alexei Ivanovitch arrives in Baden Baden, then the gambling capital of Austria, and is soon engaged by General Zagorianski to look after his children. Alexei discovers that his employer is a compulsive gambler who has been almost ruined by his addiction. The only money the General has is provided by the Marquis de Grieux, an adventurer who intends to marry Zagorianski’s sister, Pauline. In doing so, de Grieux hopes to profit from the vast inheritance that will come the General’s way from his Aunt Antonina, who is presently very ill. Alexei is appalled by this society which lives only for money. He loves Pauline and wants to take her to a healthier place, but when she refuses to marry him, he begins to gamble at the casino…
- DirectorClaude Autant-Lara
- Release26 October 1958
- GenreDrama
- Duration1h 37m
- Budget?
- Revenue?
- Rate9 reviews
- Productions
Franco London Films, Zebra Film
Cast

Gérard Philipe
Alexei Ivanovitch

Liselotte Pulver
Pauline Zagorianski

Françoise Rosay
Aunt Antonia

Jean Danet
Marquis des Grieux

Jean-Max
Director of the bank

Nadine Alari
Blanche de Cominges

Sacha Pitoëff
Afpley

Suzanne Dantès
Mrs. de Cominges

Paul Esser

Julien Carette
Bagdovitch

Bernard Blier
General Zagoriensky

Georges Bever
Butler at the ball

Corrado Guarducci
Italian player

Richard Francœur
Hotel doorman

Gib Grossac
Player

Alice Sapritch
Marfa

Georges Lycan
Player

Roger Tréville
English player

Hans Verner

Jacques Marin
Casino employee who searches under the table
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