

The film tells about the Decembrists’ revolt in the south of Russia. Right before the Decembrist Revolt 1825 a chevalier of fortune decides that it's time for a game. But on whom to make a bet? He asks the cards. But he's not the only one who makes the choice.
Director: Grigori Kozintsev

Lieutenant Sukhanov

Medoks, opportunist

Young hussar

Circus actress

Medoks's servant

Vishnevskiy's wife

Circus owner
General Vishnevskiy
General Veysmar

Officer