Checkmate! (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1967, Checkmate! is a fantasy, drama and tv movie film directed by Andrzej Zakrzewski, running about 28 minutes.
What it’s about. Short TV film upon the story of Ludwik Niemojski of the same title, which was a part of his "Incredible Stories". It tells about Bartolomeo, brilliant chess player, who had ruined his private life because of his passion for chess.
Who’s in it. Checkmate! stars Jan Kreczmar as Anglik, właściciel robota, Andrzej Łapicki as Bartolomeo, Kazimierz Rudzki as autor and Mieczysław Czechowicz as James, lokaj Anglika, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Checkmate! has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Checkmate! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Checkmate! tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Checkmate! (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Checkmate! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Checkmate! worth watching?
- Checkmate! holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Checkmate!?
- Checkmate! stars Jan Kreczmar, Andrzej Łapicki, Kazimierz Rudzki, Mieczysław Czechowicz and Mieczysław Czechowicz.
- When was Checkmate! released?
- Checkmate! was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 28 minutes.