The Queen of Spades

The Queen of Spades

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jul 1, 1937

Runtime

1h 27m

Genres

Horror, Drama, History, Fantasy

Original Title

La Dame de pique

Production Companies

Général Productions

Director

Fyodor Otsep

Description

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.