Gambit(1966)
“Go Ahead: Tell the End (It's Too Hilarious to Keep Secret) But Please Don't Tell the Beginning!”
Overview
Harry Dean is a career burglar set on stealing a piece of priceless art from the world's wealthiest man, Mr. Shahbandar. With the help of exotic showgirl Nicole Chang, he concocts the perfect scheme for how the robbery should go and lays it out point by point. However, when the team tries to execute the plan, perfection and reality don't quite match up, and Harry's vision begins to unravel in this twisty tale of a heist gone wrong.
Director
Ronald Neame
Studio
Universal Pictures
Cast
Shirley MacLaine
as Nicole
Michael Caine
as Harry
Herbert Lom
as Shahbandar
Roger C. Carmel
as Ram
Arnold Moss
as Abdul
John Abbott
as Emile
Richard Angarola
as Colonel Salim
Maurice Marsac
as Hotel Clerk
Joe Abdullah
as Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
Jan Arvan
as Airport Official (uncredited)
Noel De Souza
as Head Porter (uncredited)
James Lanphier
as Garage Attendant (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1966
Runtime
1h 49m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Gambit?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Gambit (1966).
What is Gambit about?▼
Harry Dean is a career burglar set on stealing a piece of priceless art from the world's wealthiest man, Mr. Shahbandar. With the help of exotic showgirl Nicole Chang, he concocts the perfect scheme for how the robbery should go and lays it out point by point. However, when the team tries to execute the plan, perfection and reality don't quite match up, and Harry's vision begins to unravel in this twisty tale of a heist gone wrong.
Who directed Gambit?▼
Gambit was directed by Ronald Neame and released in 1966. It is a comedy, crime film.
How long is Gambit?▼
Gambit has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
Who stars in Gambit?▼
The cast of Gambit includes Shirley MacLaine as Nicole, Michael Caine as Harry, Herbert Lom as Shahbandar, Roger C. Carmel as Ram, Arnold Moss as Abdul and more.
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