The Chess Game
6.3
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.
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Cast
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Pierre Richard
Ambroise
Known for
La Chèvre
The Fugitives
Catherine Deneuve
Marquise
Known for
Dancer in the Dark
Repulsion
Denis Lavant
Max
Known for
Holy Motors
Beau Travail
James Wilby
Lord Staunton
Known for
Maurice
The Great Train Robbery
Hilde Heijnen
Anne-Lise
Known for
Control
Delphine Bibet
Suzanne
Known for
Those Who Work
Laughter and Punishment
Henri Billen
Le Vieux Comté
Also in
If the Wind Frightens You
Echo
Ronald Brandenburger
Orphelin
No other roles listed
Benjamin Bricart
Orphelin
No other roles listed
Harry Cleven
Le Dandy
Known for
Amer
Mad Love
Pascal Crochet
Armand
Olivier Da Silva
Orphelin
No other roles listed
Yves Hanchar Director · Josiane Morand Writer Frédéric Devreese Composer
First release November 19, 1994 · Produced in Switzerland, Belgium, France · Production France 3 Cinéma, Les Films de l'Etang
Production
CAB Productions
Production
France 3 Cinéma
Production
Les Films de l'Etang
Production
Les Films des Tournelles
Production
RTBF
Production
Radio Télévision Belge Francophone
Production
Switzerland · Belgium · France
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Original title
La Partie d'échecs
Original language
French
Spoken on screen
French
Release dates
France · November 19, 1994
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Czechia
September 14, 1995 · Theatrical
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