I came to this because of the Coen brothers credit. It's an anomaly in their filmography — one of only two feature-length films they wrote but didn't direct, and the first since 1985. Sure, the poster makes the film look a lot less art-house-ready than the last film of theirs I saw, but I've enjoyed a Coen brothers farce before. Maybe the reason it hasn't made it stateside is because it's a misunderstood oddball.…
Top Cast
Colin Firth
Harry Deane
Cameron Diaz
PJ Puznowski
Alan Rickman
Lionel Shahbandar
Tom Courtenay
The Major
Stanley Tucci
Martin Zaidenweber
Cloris Leachman
Grandma Merle
Alex Macqueen
Mr. Dunlop
Joe Berryman
Gas Station Cashier
Anna Skellern
Secretary Fiona
Lorna Brown
Couple Wife
Pip Torrens
Desk Clerk
Julian Rhind-Tutt
Xander
Selina Cadell
Dowager
Mike Noble
Gunboy
Sarah Goldberg
Executive Wilson
Obi Abili
Executive Slazenger
Reviews
Based on glancing at a lot of reviews of this movie, I was expecting to see a hot mess of a film. But I like Colin Firth, Tom Courtney and a few other featured actors, so I gave it a try. I enjoyed it, start to finish. Go figure. Not sure what the hate was all about: purists about Coen and Coen films (they wrote this but didn’t direct it), affection for the original version which I haven’t seen, or whatever. It is…
FAQ about Gambit
What is Gambit about?
An art curator decides to seek revenge on his abusive boss by conning him into buying a fake Monet, but his plan requires the help of an eccentric and unpredictable Texas rodeo queen.
When was Gambit released?
Gambit was released in 2012.
What genres does Gambit belong to?
Gambit is categorised as Comedy, Crime.
Who stars in Gambit?
The cast of Gambit includes Colin Firth, Cameron Diaz, Alan Rickman, Tom Courtenay, Stanley Tucci.