Der Schachspieler (1927): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1927 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1927, Der Schachspieler is a fantasy, drama and krieg film directed by Raymond Bernard, running about 135 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1776, an inventor conceals a Polish nobleman in his chess-playing automaton, a machine whose fame leads it to the court of the Russian empress.
Who’s in it. Der Schachspieler stars Pierre Blanchar as Boleslas Vorowski, Charles Dullin as Baron von Kempelen, Édith Jéhanne as Sophie Novinska and Camille Bert as Maj. Nicolaieff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Der Schachspieler has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Schachspieler page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der Schachspieler tend to enjoy Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, The Green Mile, Chihiros Reise ins Zauberland and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.
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- Where can I watch Der Schachspieler (1927)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Der Schachspieler change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Der Schachspieler worth watching?
- Der Schachspieler holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and krieg. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Der Schachspieler?
- Der Schachspieler stars Pierre Blanchar, Charles Dullin, Édith Jéhanne, Camille Bert and Pierre Batcheff.
- When was Der Schachspieler released?
- Der Schachspieler was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.