ComedyDrama
The Chess Game
User Score6 votes
41%4.1/10
Release1994→
Runtime1H 50M
LanguageFrench
StatusReleased
Synopsis
In 19th century, a disillusioned priest helps a young boy drifter who's a chess wunderkind to move on up in life and social structures using his talent. Years later, he's a success, but game of life and love has higher stakes than chess.
Principal Cast8
Pierre Richard
Ambroise
Catherine Deneuve
Marquise
Denis Lavant
Max
James Wilby
Lord Staunton
Hilde Heijnen
Anne-Lise
Delphine Bibet
Suzanne
Henri Billen
Le Vieux Comté
Ronald Brandenburger
Orphelin
Media1
Backdrops
Director
Yves Hanchar
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Countries:SwitzerlandBelgiumFrance
Production:CAB ProductionsFrance 3 CinémaLes Films de l'EtangLes Films des TournellesRTBF