Gambit (1966 film)

Gambit is a 1966 American comedy heist film starring Shirley MacLaine and Michael Caine as two criminals involved in an elaborate plot centered on a priceless antiquity owned by millionaire Mr. Shahbandar, played by Herbert Lom. It was nominated for three Academy Awards.

Gambit
original film poster
Directed byRonald Neame
Screenplay byJack Davies and
Alvin Sargent
Story bySidney Carroll
Produced byLeo L. Fuchs
Starring
CinematographyClifford Stine
Edited byAlma Macrorie
Music byMaurice Jarre
Production
company
Universal Pictures
Distributed byUniversal Pictures
Release dates
  • December 21, 1966 (1966-12-21) (limited)
  • January 7, 1967 (1967-01-07) (United States)
Running time
109 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$2,500,000 (US/ Canada)

The film was advertised with the tagline, "Go Ahead: Tell the End (It's Too Hilarious to Keep Secret) But Please Don't Tell the Beginning!"

Gambit was directed by Ronald Neame from a screenplay by Jack Davies and Alvin Sargent from the original story of Sidney Carroll.

A remake was released in 2012, with a script by Joel and Ethan Coen.

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