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…
Alexei Ivanovitch
Pauline Zagorianski
Aunt Antonia
Marquis des Grieux
Director of the bank
Blanche de Cominges
Afpley
Mrs. de Cominges
Bagdovitch
General Zagoriensky
Butler at the ball
Italian player
Baroness
Hotel doorman
Player
Marfa
Player
English player
Casino employee who searches under the table
Director
Production Design
Costume Design
Makeup Artist
Sound
First Assistant Director
Set Dresser
Camera Operator
Second Assistant Camera
Choreographer
Script Supervisor
Sound Mixer
Editor
Assistant Editor
Production Manager
Unit Manager
Delegated Producer
Novel
Writer
Writer
Writer
Director of Photography
Original Music Composer