The read
It runs a compact 1h 27m.
Synopsis
Russia, 1835. Lieutenant Hermann, a compulsive gambler, is fascinated by an infallible martingale held by Countess Tomski, nicknamed The Queen of Spades. The day Hermann wants to wring the secret from her, the countess dies of fear. Following this tragic scene, Hermann sinks into dementia. Luckily, Lisa, his frail lover, brings him back to life and happiness.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Fyodor OtsepDirector
- Fyodor OtsepScreenplay
Cast
- Marguerite MorenoLa comtesse Tomski (La Dame de Pique)
- Pierre BlancharHermann
- André LuguetIretski
- Madeleine OzerayLisa
- Abel JacquinPrince Tomski
- Jean DidierMarumoff
- Camille BertCast
- RaymoneCast
- Pierre PalauCast
- Roger LegrisCast
- Nathalie AlexeeffCast
- Madame WormserCast
Themes
based on novel or book