Schachnovelle (1960): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1960 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1960, Schachnovelle is a drama film directed by Gerd Oswald, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Werner von Basil, ein österreichischer Intellektueller wird in Jahre 1938 von den Nazis in einem Hotelzimmer in Einzelhaft gehalten. Durch die Verhinderung jeglicher geistiger Betätigung soll sein Wille gebrochen werden. Der Fund und die Studie eine Buches über Schach verhindert den geistigen Abstieg.
Who’s in it. Schachnovelle stars Curd Jürgens as Werner von Basil, Claire Bloom as Irene Andreny, Hansjörg Felmy as Hans Berger and Mario Adorf as Mirko Centowic, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Schachnovelle 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 Schachnovelle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Schachnovelle tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Schachnovelle (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Schachnovelle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Schachnovelle worth watching?
- Schachnovelle holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Schachnovelle?
- Schachnovelle stars Curd Jürgens, Claire Bloom, Hansjörg Felmy, Mario Adorf and Hans Söhnker.
- When was Schachnovelle released?
- Schachnovelle was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.