Bishop vs. Rook (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1986, Bishop vs. Rook is a drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Sava Mrmak, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. State security inspector Ivan reveals an inserted terrorists in Yugoslavia, sent there by Croatian emigrants, enemies of the above socialist state. Their mission is to select the appropriate places on Adriatic coast which they would later blow up. The terrorists are expected to set a series of explosions that would cause a public disturbance and uncertainty in the Yugoslavia's position in Europe. Ivan follows Pavle and Elsa who are staying in Croatia as tourists, stepping into action in a crucial moment.
Who’s in it. Bishop vs. Rook stars Metod Pevec as Pavle Gačić / Herbert Vajs, Milan Štrljić as Inspektor Ivan, Milan Puzić as Vođa terorističke organizacije and Boško Puletić, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Bishop vs. Rook 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 Bishop vs. Rook page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bishop vs. Rook tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bishop vs. Rook (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bishop vs. Rook change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bishop vs. Rook worth watching?
- Bishop vs. Rook holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bishop vs. Rook?
- Bishop vs. Rook stars Metod Pevec, Milan Štrljić, Milan Puzić, Boško Puletić and Nada Blam.
- When was Bishop vs. Rook released?
- Bishop vs. Rook was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.