The Gamblers (2007)

General arrives in Baden-Baden with his stepdaughter Polina and his mother, seeking social standing and respite. Secretly, they chase casino fortunes alongside a French businessman and beauty. Alexej, Polina’s tutor, struggles with his own gambling past while falling for her. When the wealthy “Babushka” dies, the family’s financial woes vanish, freeing Alexej to court Polina. Yet he loses everything in a sudden winning streak that upends loyalties and reveals the world’s true stakes: love, money, and chance.

Director: Sebastian Bieniek
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 86 min
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Cast

Cinematography: Camilo Sottolichio
Language: Deutsch
Budget: $2,500
Original Language: de

Themes

Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Moving Relationship Stories

Keywords

prostitute, casino, snake, general, gambling, marriage, surreal, con man, st. petersburg, russia, stepdaughter, roulette, compulsive gambling, baroness, romance, baden-baden

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Gamblers about?
General arrives in Baden-Baden with his stepdaughter Polina and his mother, seeking social standing and respite. Secretly, they chase casino fortunes alongside a French businessman and beauty. Alexej, Polina’s tutor, struggles with his own gambling past while falling for her. When the wealthy “Babushka” dies, the family’s financial woes vanish, freeing Alexej to court Polina. Yet he loses everything in a sudden winning streak that upends loyalties and reveals the world’s true stakes: love, money, and chance.
Who directed The Gamblers?
The Gamblers was directed by Sebastian Bieniek.
Who stars in The Gamblers?
The Gamblers stars Fritzi Malve Voss, Thomas B. Hoffman, Sebastian Bieniek, Viatcheslav Demdov, Ninel Genina Demidov, Uta Ziegler.
How long is The Gamblers?
The Gamblers has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
What genre is The Gamblers?
The Gamblers is a Drama film.
What is the budget of The Gamblers?
The Gamblers had a budget of $2,500.
What are the themes of The Gamblers?
The themes of The Gamblers include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Moving Relationship Stories.