The Queen of Spades

Based on Pushkin's short story: When his friends play faro, Germann always enjoys watching, but he never gambles himself. One day, as he is watching their game, he learns that an elderly countess staying nearby is said to possess a secret for winning a fortune at the game. Germann is determined to learn this secret from her, and he initiates a romance with her grand-daughter Liza, in order to improve his chances.

Country:

Russia

Genre:

Horror,

Drama

Duration:

15 minutes

Year:

1910

Director:

Pyotr Chardynin

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Company:

A. Khanzhonkov and Co.

Cast:

Herman

Lisa

Countess

Count Tomsky

Crew:

Director

Story

Cinematography

Screenplay