A writer must turn out a novel in thirty days or face the wrath of loan sharks.A writer must turn out a novel in thirty days or face the wrath of loan sharks.A writer must turn out a novel in thirty days or face the wrath of loan sharks.
- Awards
- 1 nomination
Derek Barbosa
- Tony
- (as Chino XL)
- …
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- TriviaThe plot is loosely based on the life of Fyodor Dostoyevsky, author of "Crime and Punishment". He had promised to complete a new novel by a certain date, but one month before the deadline he hadn't written anything. After a recommendation, he hired a stenographer named Anna, who helped him complete "The Gambler" in 26 days. The plot of "The Gambler", which is based off of one of the author's own experiences, is about a tutor named Alexei who falls in love with Polina, who toys with him. Dostoyevsky and Anna fell in love during the writing process. They later married and had four children.
- GoofsWhen Alex and Emma are talking in Alex's bedroom, the time on the alarm clock jumps forward and back several hours.
- Quotes
Emma Dinsmore: There are some things that are nothing more than what they are, they're not meant to last. They just take their place in your heart and make you a little smarter the next time.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Siskel & Ebert: Le Divorce/The Housekeeper/American Splendor/Open Range (2003)
- SoundtracksIt All Depends on You
Written by Les Brown, Buddy G. DeSylva (as BG De Sylvia) and Ray Henderson
Performed by Jess Harnell
Featured review
Cute
I thought it was sort of cute, Luke Wilson once again achieves my high respects as does Rob and Kate. I adored the movie so much I watched it three times in two days. If you aren't impatient though, I wouldn't say this is a film for you. The ending was kind of unrealistic, but I don't think it really was supposed to be realistic. The part with the Flamingo Dancers was funny, and it had a great script. It was, oh, how could I say it? Charming. Rob Reiner did a great job directing it, and it just adds on to the long list of great films he's done. I would recommend it if you are a Hudson or Wilson fan.
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- May 2, 2004
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- Loosely Based on a True Love Story
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- Budget
- $30,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $14,218,698
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $6,111,074
- Jun 22, 2003
- Gross worldwide
- $15,368,897
- Runtime1 hour 36 minutes
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- 1.85 : 1
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