Gambit (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1966, Gambit is an action, comedy and crime film directed by Ronald Neame, running about 109 minutes. “Go Ahead: Tell the End (It's Too Hilarious to Keep Secret) But Please Don't Tell the Beginning!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Harry Dean is a career burglar set on stealing a piece of priceless art from the world's wealthiest man, Mr. Shahbandar. With the help of exotic showgirl Nicole Chang, he concocts the perfect scheme for how the robbery should go and lays it out point by point. However, when the team tries to execute the plan, perfection and reality don't quite match up, and Harry's vision begins to unravel in this twisty tale of a heist gone wrong.
Who’s in it. Gambit stars Shirley MacLaine as Nicole, Michael Caine as Harry, Herbert Lom as Shahbandar and Roger C. Carmel as Ram, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Gambit has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gambit page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gambit tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gambit (1966)?
- In US, Gambit is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gambit worth watching?
- Gambit holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Gambit?
- Gambit stars Shirley MacLaine, Michael Caine, Herbert Lom, Roger C. Carmel and Richard Angarola.
- When was Gambit released?
- Gambit was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.