Welcome to the sister article to Comedy Clicks! Each week, we will be taking an in depth look at some of the best comedy films that the world of cinema can offer! Today we will be looking at Gambit

About the Film

Summary of Plot

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.

– iMDB

Year Of Release

2012

Running Time

1 Hour 29 Minutes

Director

Michael Hoffman

Tagline

Revenge is a work of art.

Gross Worldwide

$10,200,000

Trailer

Starring

Colin Firth – Harry Deane
Cameron Diaz – PJ Puznowski
Alan Rickman – Lionel Shabandar
Tom Courtenay – The Major
Alex Macqueen – Mr Dunlop

Song From the OST

Trivia

• While ostensibly a remake of Gambit (1966), the plot of this version is actually quite different.
• The script went through a considerable re-write to solidify the movie’s PG-13 rating.
• Producer Mike Lobell spent fourteen years trying to set this up. Alexander Payne and Robert Altman were amongst the directors involved.
• Cameron Diaz has eight scenes, albeit short ones, before her character finally speaks

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