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One of the classic comic-heist movies of the 60's, Ronald Neame's GAMBIT stars Michael Caine as Harry Dean, the cockney con-man with the perfect plan to steal a priceless statue. He just needs the right accomplice to play the part of his wife and Shirley MacLaine's Euroasian showgirl has just the face he's looking for. Events don't unfold quite as planned, but then little is what it seems in a plot that keeps the audience guessing as it twists and turns to the very end. Features audio commentary from legendary director Ronald Neame.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (2.35:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Anamorphic Widescreen, Commentary, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: One of the classic comic-heist movies of the 60s, Ronald Neame's Gambit stars Michael Caine as Harry Dean, the cockney con-man with the perfect plan to steal a priceless statue. He just needs the right accomplice to play the part of his wife and Shirley MacLaine's Euroasian showgirl has just the face he's looking for. Events don't unfold quite as planned, but then little is what it seems in a plat that keeps the audience guessing as it twists and turns to the very end. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: Golden Globes, Oscar Academy Awards, ...Gambit (1966)
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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This is a fun crime comedy caper with a terrific performance by all & nice twist at the end.
Lovely letter box 2.35.1 copy, no extras, which is never a problem for me, but there is a director commentary for those who like such things.
Great to finally have this movie in the correct ratio, although not out in Canada, once again my multi - player to the rescue.
Sit back & enjoy
Lovely letter box 2.35.1 copy, no extras, which is never a problem for me, but there is a director commentary for those who like such things.
Great to finally have this movie in the correct ratio, although not out in Canada, once again my multi - player to the rescue.
Sit back & enjoy
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Ronald Neame (THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE) directs this elegant heist comedy/thriller which is a piece of fluff but handsomely done. Petty crook and international thief wannabe (Michael Caine) devises a complicated plan to steal a valuable bust from a wealthy Arab millionaire (Herbert Lom) and to this end, recruits an Eurasian dancer (Shirley MacLaine) who resembles Lom's deceased wife. Of course, as with all good thrillers, the "perfect" plan never plays out as planned when Caine underestimates Lom. It's a lightweight diversion, the young Caine is a charmer and MacLaine, coiffed by the legendary Sydney Guilaroff, looks sensational in her Jean Louis wardrobe. Maurice Jarre contributes the tiresome score.
The British DVD courtesy of Second Sight is a nice looking anamorphic wide screen (2.35) transfer with a commentary by director Ronald Neame.
The British DVD courtesy of Second Sight is a nice looking anamorphic wide screen (2.35) transfer with a commentary by director Ronald Neame.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
blech!
Oh my god, this movie is soooo slow, it should be slick it should be fast, it should be good but it isn't, I think it might be the worst movie I ever saw Shirley Maclaine in! Read more
Published 11 months ago by Ms. Amanda J. Byrne
As entertaining as ever
This film was one of my all time favourites. I was reminded of it when hearing the press release of the fourth coming remake staring Colin Firth, which I eagerly anticipate. Read more
Published 14 months ago by bubble
Good but...
Enjoyed the film and had a nice twist and a classic cast of actors. But disappointed the way the DVD finished just before the very end.
Published 20 months ago by D. Shearer
Gambit
This is the way films used to be and should be, not a lot of computer generated graphics just because I've got a big new computer. A film with a twist at the end. Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2010 by J. A. Rowe
Great movie finally available on DVD
Have to agree with the other reviewer have been waiting for this film for what seems like eternity, nice to see it finally coming out on DVD. Read more
Published on 13 Nov 2009 by Ironside
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