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The Queen of Spades (1937): Cast

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The Queen of Spades is a 1937 fantasy horror film directed by Fyodor Otsep, starring Pierre Blanchar as Hermann, Marguerite Moreno and Abel Jacquin. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.

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The Queen of Spades (1937) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
Fyodor Otsep
Genres
Fantasy , Horror , Drama , History
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Queen of Spades About?

The premise of The Queen of Spades without spoilers.

Set in Russia, 1835, compulsive gambler Lieutenant Hermann becomes obsessed with the legendary, flawless martingale guarded by Countess Tomski, known as the Queen of Spades. When he presses her for the secret, the terrified countess dies, sending Hermann into mental ruin. His fragile lover Lisa ultimately rescues him, restoring his sanity and joy ever.

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Cast & crew

The Queen of Spades Cast & Characters

Pierre Blanchar leads the cast as Hermann, with Marguerite Moreno as La comtesse Tomski (La Dame de Pique) and Abel Jacquin as Prince Tomski. Directed by Fyodor Otsep; 17 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Fyodor Otsep

More films directed by Fyodor Otsep: Whispering City, Amok, Mirages of Paris and The Living Corpse.

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Details

The Queen of Spades Also Known As

Also known as “Пиковая дама”.

Also known as
  • Пиковая дама

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The Queen of Spades FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Queen of Spades, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Queen of Spades?

The Queen of Spades runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was The Queen of Spades released?

The Queen of Spades was released on July 1, 1937.

Who directed The Queen of Spades?

The Queen of Spades was directed by Fyodor Otsep.

More films by Fyodor Otsep

Who is in the cast of The Queen of Spades?

The Queen of Spades stars Pierre Blanchar as Hermann, Marguerite Moreno as La comtesse Tomski (La Dame de Pique) and Abel Jacquin as Prince Tomski, among 17 credited actors.

Does The Queen of Spades have a post-credit scene?

No. The Queen of Spades has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Queen of Spades in?

The original language of The Queen of Spades is French.

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