The Queen of Spades
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.
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The Queen of Spades
- Overview
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- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 13, 1910
Runtime
0h 15m
Genres
Horror, Drama
User Score
44%
Original Title
Пиковая дама
Production Companies
A. Khanzhonkov and Co.
Director
Pyotr Chardynin
Description
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.