Gambit (film)

Infobox Film | name = Gambit (1966)


image_size = 175px
caption =original film poster
director = Ronald Neame
producer = Leo L. Fuchs
writer = Jack Davies
Alvin Sargent
starring =Michael Caine
Shirley MacLaine
Herbert Lom
music =Maurice Jarre
cinematography = Clifford Stine
editing =
distributor = Universal Pictures
released = 21 December 1966 (NYC premiere)
runtime = 109 min
language =
budget =
imdb_id = 0060445

"Gambit" (1966) is a film starring Michael Caine and Shirley MacLaine as two criminals involved in an elaborate plot to steal a priceless antiquity from millionaire Mr Shahbandar, played by Herbert Lom. The film was directed by Ronald Neame from a screenplay by Jack Davies and Alvin Sargeant.

Potential remake

A remake of Gambit has been mooted for several years. Joel and Ethan Coen completed a screenplay which was expected to be released in 2009. However Colin Firth, who was rumoured to star as Harry Dean, said in September 2008 "No! It’s a complete lie. It’s been on IMDB and just sitting there" and "The Coen brothers have written an absolutely brilliant script." Other personnel lined up for the remake included Hugh Grant, Ben Kingsley, Sandra Bullock and Jennifer Aniston. [cite web|url=http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2008/09/15/colin-firth-says-coen-brothers-film-gambit-not-happening/|title=Colin Firth Says Coen Brothers Film ‘Gambit’ Not Happening|publisher=MTV.com|accessdaymonth=19 September|accessyear=2008]

External links

*imdb title|id=0060445 (1966 film)

*imdb title|id=0404978 (2009 film)

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