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97 min - Biography | Drama | Romance - 7 November 1997 (UK)

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Ratings: 6.1/10 from 231 users
Reviews: 7 user | 12 critic

In the grip of obsession, reason is suspended.

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Writers:

Fyodor Dostoevsky (novel), Katharine Ogden (screenplay), and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Michael Gambon, Jodhi May and Polly Walker

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Michael Gambon	...	Fyodor Dostoyevsky
	Jodhi May	...	Anna Snitkina
	Polly Walker	...	Polina
	Dominic West	...	Alexei
	Luise Rainer	...	Grandmother
	William Houston	...	Pasha
	Johan Leysen	...	De Grieux
	John Wood	...	The General
	Angeline Ball	...	Mlle. Blanche
	Marjon Brandsma	...	Mme. de Cominges
	Mark Lacey	...	Ivan
	Gijs Scholten van Aschat	...	Maikov
	Lucy Davis	...	Dunya
	András Fekete	...	Potapych
	Patrick Godfrey	...	Professor Olkhin

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Nudity | Funeral | Female Nudity | Publisher | St. Petersburg Russia | See more »

Taglines:

In the grip of obsession, reason is suspended.

Genres:

Biography | Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for a strong sex scene and some nudity See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

Netherlands | Hungary | UK

Language:

English | Hungarian

Release Date:

7 November 1997 (UK) See more »

Also Known As:

A játékos See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$6,317 (USA) (8 August 1999) (1 Screen)

Gross:

$9,133 (USA) (8 August 1999)

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Company Credits

Production Co:

Canal Plus Image International, Channel Four Films, Gambler Productions See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital | SDDS

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This was two-time Best Actress Oscar winner Luise Rainer's first theatrical film since Hostages. See more »

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Version of The Great Sinner (1949) See more »

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