Horror ·Drama ·History ·Fantasy · France · 1937 · 1h 27m

The Queen of Spades

La Dame de pique

The Queen of Spades poster
Director
Fyodor Otsep
Cast
Marguerite Moreno as La comtesse Tomski (La Dame de Pique) Pierre Blanchar as Hermann André Luguet as Iretski Madeleine Ozeray as Lisa Abel Jacquin as Prince Tomski Jean Didier as Marumoff
Crew
Armand Thirard — Director of Photography Georges Friedland — Editor Fyodor Otsep — Screenplay Vladimir Meingard — Production Design Alexandre Lochakoff — Production Design
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.

Mood & Themes
based on novel or book
Key Collaborators
Fyodor Otsep Director Armand Thirard Director of Photography Georges Friedland Editor Fyodor Otsep Screenplay Vladimir Meingard Production Design Alexandre Lochakoff Production Design
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