Gambit (1966 film)

This article is about the original heist comedy film. For the remake heist comedy film, see Gambit (2012 film). For the cancelled 20th Century Fox superhero film project, see Gambit (unproduced film). For other uses, see Gambit (disambiguation).

Gambit
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRonald Neame
Screenplay by
Story bySidney Carroll
Produced byLeo L. Fuchs
Starring
CinematographyClifford Stine
Edited byAlma Macrorie
Music byMaurice Jarre
Production
company
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$2.5 million (US and Canada rentals)[1]

Gambit is a 1966 American heist comedy film directed by Ronald Neame from a screenplay by Jack Davies and Alvin Sargent from the original story of Sidney Carroll. It stars Shirley MacLaine and Michael Caine, with Herbert Lom, Roger C. Carmel, and Arnold Moss. The film follows a thief (Caine) who enlists a chorus girl (MacLaine) in an elaborate plot to steal a priceless antique bust owned by multi-millionaire Mr. Shahbandar (Lom). It was nominated for three Academy Awards.

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

  1. ^ "Big Rental Films of 1967". Variety. January 3, 1968. p. 25.