Gambit
1966 · Movie · NR · 109 min · ★ 7.0 · 81% critics
A career burglar targets a priceless artwork from a wealthy recluse, building a carefully detailed plan with help from a showgirl who can create an unusual distraction. But when the team attempts to carry it out, the real situation doesn’t line up with the plan, and the operation starts to unravel in unexpected ways.
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Details
- Years
- 1966
- Release date
- 1966-12-16
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 109 min
- Critic score
- 81/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 (172 votes)
- Box office
- $2,500,000
About
You’ll like Gambit if you enjoy vintage con-and-heist entertainment with twists and charming performances, like How to Steal a Million or Topkapi; Not for you if you want a straightforward, predictable heist story without things going off-plan.
Pros: classy crime caper; witty dialogue; strong leads | Cons: plans unravel messily; romance underdeveloped
Themes
- middle east
- flamenco
- statuette
- burglary
- hong kong
- falling in love
- art thief
- millionaire
- art dealer
- assumed identity
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Sound · 1967 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Art Direction, Color · 1967 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Costume Design, Color · 1967 · nominated
Cast & crew
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
- JA
Joe Abdullah
as Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
Jan Arvan
as Airport Official (uncredited)
Directed by Ronald Neame