Shirley MacLaine as Nicole.
This review contains a spoiler.
In the first 29 minutes of Gambit (1966), we see art thief Harry Dean (Michael Caine) execute the perfect heist with the aid of dance hall girl Nicole (Shirley MacLaine) and his partner Emile (John Abbott). Of course, it read more
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jul 12, 2019
Gambit is a film that looks as if it could be so very cut-and-dried, a simple run through and reworking of what we’ve seen time and time again in the age of James Bond, heist films, and romantic thrillers. I’m not saying that still can’t be fun but at a certain point, the ideas ha read more
Gambit Directed by Ronald Neame Written by Jack Davies and Alvin Sergent;story by Sidney Carroll 1966/US Universal Pictures First viewing/Amazon Instant Light-weight heist rom com could be perfect for those lazy afternoons. Especially for fans of Michael Caine and Shirley MacLaine. The poste read more
I'm very happy to say I'm taking part in the great Anti-Damsel Blogathon. You really must read the other entries. Or else the ghosts of Bette Davis, Barbara Stanwyck, and Katharine Hepburn will come get you. You can find the list here.
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“Adorable” is a word I reserve for children and puppies. Up until now, I would’ve never been caught dead using it to describe a film. Yet, I can’t find a better adjective for the 1966 heist, Gambit. It is adorable; surprisingly, refreshingly adorable. Following an almost uninterrupted read more
Knight’s Gambit plays a little like a serious, American James Bond variation. Roger Smith is a former CIA agent–he inherited hundreds of millions and quit–out to seduce Eleanor Parker for information. Parker is a disgraced politician’s secretary; they’re living in Spai read more
