The Gamble (1988)
1h 44m
Running Time
October 28, 1988Release Date
The Gamble (1988)
1h 44m
Running Time
October 28, 1988Release Date
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Plot.
When Francesco returns home with the assumption that his father's wealth will be there to keep him content, he discovers that his father has lost everything to a German countess while gambling.
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Cast & Crew.

Matthew Modine
Francesco Sacredo

Faye Dunaway
Contessa Matilda Von Wallenstein

Jennifer Beals
Lady Olivia Candioni

Corinne Cléry
Jacqueline

Feodor Chaliapin Jr.
Federico

Karina Huff
Blond Maid

Ana Obregón

Federica Moro

Jacques Herlin
Old fiancé of Olivia

Vernon Wells
First Brother Podestà

Gianfranco Barra
Manolo

Francesca Cassola
Sposa bambina

Ian Bannen
Padre di Francesco / Father of Francesco

Paul Norman Allen
Italian Peasant (uncredited)

Carlo Vanzina
Director / Writer

Eleonora Cecere
(uncredited)

Enrico Vanzina
Writer

Livia Giampalmo
Writer

Alberto Ongaro
Novel

Luigi Kuveiller
Director of Photography

Pino Donaggio
Original Music Composer

Daniele Passani
Executive Producer

Ruggero Mastroianni
Editor

Paola Comencini
Production Design

Roberta Guidi Di Bagno
Costume Design

Dick Naastepad
Makeup Artist

Clara Hopf
Assistant Makeup Artist

Gaia Gorrini
Assistant Director

Massimo Anzellotti
Foley Artist

Franco Ragusa
Special Effects

Ottaviano Dell'Acqua
Stunt Coordinator

Nicola Pecorini
Steadicam Operator

Claudio Lorimer

Claudia Lawrence

Lewis E. Ciannelli

Mohamed Badrsalem

Nazzareno Natale

Efisio Coletti

Renzo Martini

Sebastiano Busiri Vici

Andrea Maria Mazza

Louis Di Giamo

Darci Adams

John Karlsen

Antonio Barbini

Antonietta Di Vizia

Angelo Susani

Umberto Palma
Media.

Details.
Release DateOctober 28, 1988
Original NameLa partita
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 44m
Genres
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This Movie Is About.
gambling
countess
Wiki.
The Gamble (originally titled: La partita) is a 1988 Italian comedy film directed by Carlo Vanzina. It was shot in Rome and Venice. The film is based on the novel with the same name written by Alberto Ongaro. It was generally panned by critics.