The Gamble

The Gamble (originally titled La partita) is a 1988 Italian comedy film directed by Carlo Vanzina. It was shot in Rome and Venice. The film is based on the novel with the same name written by Alberto Ongaro. It was generally panned by critics. Cast Matthew Modine as Francesco Sacredo Faye Dunaway as Countess Matilda Von Wallenstein Jennifer Beals as Lady Olivia Candioni Ian Bannen as Francesco's father Corinne Cléry as Jacqueline Federica Moro as Lucrezia Ana Obregón as the actress Feodor Chaliapin, Jr. as Federico Jacques Herlin as Old fiancé of Olivia Karina Huff as Blond Maid Gianfranco Barra as Manolo Vernon Wells as First Brother Podestà References External links