The Gamble

Oct 28, 1988

1h 44m

★ 1.8

Overview

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.

Genres

Adventure

Production Companies

Reteitalia

Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica

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Cast

Francesco Sacredo

Matthew Modine

Contessa Matilda Von Wallenstein

Faye Dunaway

Lady Olivia Candioni

Jennifer Beals

Padre di Francesco

Ian Bannen

Jacqueline

Corinne Cléry

Federico

Feodor Chaliapin Jr.

Blond Maid

Karina Huff

Ana Obregón

Federica Moro

Old fiancé of Olivia

Jacques Herlin

First Brother Podestà

Vernon Wells

Manolo

Gianfranco Barra

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