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The Queen of Spades (1910)

Genre : Horror, Drama

Runtime : 15M

Director : Pyotr Chardynin
Writer : Pyotr Chardynin

Synopsis

Based on Pushkin's short story: When his friends play faro, Germann always enjoys watching, but he never gambles himself. One day, as he is watching their game, he learns that an elderly countess staying nearby is said to possess a secret for winning a fortune at the game. Germann is determined to learn this secret from her, and he initiates a romance with her grand-daughter Liza, in order to improve his chances.

Actors

Pavel Biryukov
Pavel Biryukov
Herman
Aleksandra Goncharova
Aleksandra Goncharova
Lisa
Antonina Pozharskaya
Antonina Pozharskaya
Countess
Andrey Gromov
Andrey Gromov
Count Tomsky

Crews

Pyotr Chardynin
Pyotr Chardynin
Director
Alexander Pushkin
Alexander Pushkin
Story
Louis Forestier
Louis Forestier
Cinematography
Pyotr Chardynin
Pyotr Chardynin
Screenplay

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