The Queen of Spades
MovieTitle | La Dame de pique |
User score | 0 |
Release date | Jul 1, 1937 |
Genre | Horror, Drama, History, Fantasy |
Director | Fyodor Otsep |
Production country | France |
Production companies | Général Productions |
Run time | 87 min. |
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.