Gambit

1966
U
1h 49m

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Michael Caine and Shirley MacLaine in Gambit (1966)

An English cat burglar needs a Eurasian dancer's help to pull off the perfect heist, but even the most foolproof schemes have a way of backfiring.An English cat burglar needs a Eurasian dancer's help to pull off the perfect heist, but even the most foolproof schemes have a way of backfiring.An English cat burglar needs a Eurasian dancer's help to pull off the perfect heist, but even the most foolproof schemes have a way of backfiring.

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7.0/10

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Nominated for 3 Oscars
- 7 nominations total

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Shirley MacLaine

Nicole

Michael Caine

Harry

Herbert Lom

Shahbandar

Roger C. Carmel

Arnold Moss

Abdul

John Abbott

Emile

Richard Angarola

Colonel Salim

Maurice Marsac

Hotel Clerk

Joe Abdullah

Restaurant Manager
(uncredited)

Tommy Andre

Bellhop
(uncredited)

Jan Arvan

Airport Official
(uncredited)

Kanan Awni

Arab on Telephone
(uncredited)

Al Beaudine

Commuter at Airport
(uncredited)

Jack Berle

Departing Airline Passenger
(uncredited)

Nick Borgani

Citizen
(uncredited)

Paul Bradley

Cafe Patron
(uncredited)

John Breen

Cafe Patron
(uncredited)

John Burnside

Cafe Patron
(uncredited)

Director
- Ronald Neame
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Trivia
The first draft of the screenplay was written by Bryan Forbes in 1960, when the story was designed as a vehicle for Cary Grant. He eventually dropped out of the project, which subsequently underwent many changes. It was eventually decided to make the girl the central character, and Shirley MacLaine was signed for the lead. After seeing The Ipcress File (1965), she suggested Michael Caine as her leading man, which led to still more re-writing to accommodate his working-class cockney persona.

Goofs
Nicole tries to impress Shahbandar with her knowledge of art by questioning whether his Picasso 'Blue Period' painting was from 1906 (as he states) or 1907. However, Pablo Picasso's 'Blue Period' was between 1901 and 1904, so both of them are incorrect.

Quotes
Harry: I suppose this is the end of a beautiful friendship.

Connections
Featured in Michael Caine: Breaking the Mold (1994)

Soundtracks
Für Elise, WoO 59
(uncredited)
Music by Ludwig van Beethoven

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10/10

My brief review of the film

A brilliantly paced, gripping crime caper, the film has an interesting plot formula, and in general it is quite engaging stuff. Neame's vision of the film involves many close-ups and low camera angles, and this provides an enticing visual style. It is often amusing, with clever ideas, clever sets and wonderful costumes. MacLaine is also very good in an intriguing performance that involves her being silent for the first 25 minutes. So, what can one say against this film? It is a bit silly, a tad overlong, somewhat predictable, and not very deep, but as simple entertainment you cannot find many films better than this. I found it a joy to watch, and Neame's crafting as director can be admired too. It is a great film, even if not a masterpiece, although, for its genre, it could possibly be regarded as a masterpiece.