Fool's Mate (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film
Released in 1989, Fool's Mate is a drama film directed by Mathieu Carrière, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Matthieu Carriere, who once starred in German director Volkor Schlondorff's breakthrough film Young Torless, turns director himself for Fool's Mate. Michael Marwitz plays a once-famous concert pianist and chess whiz. He compromises his talents by casting his lot with a group of self-destructive druggies and gamblers. Marwitz' new circle of friends effectively ruins his marriage to Victoria Tennant, an English architect. Fool's Mate makes no effort to cheer up its audience, but this sort of fare apparently is what the European film-festival circuit thrives on.
Who’s in it. Fool's Mate stars Victoria Tennant as Alice Gordon, Michael Marwitz as Lucas Tillman, Stuart Wilson as Nikos Mitradis and Mareike Carrière as Judy Miller, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fool's Mate page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fool's Mate tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fool's Mate (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fool's Mate change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Fool's Mate?
- Fool's Mate stars Victoria Tennant, Michael Marwitz, Stuart Wilson, Mareike Carrière and Peter Sattmann.