Die Grünstein-Variante (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1985, Die Grünstein-Variante is a drama film directed by Bernhard Wicki, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. The plot revolves around three men waiting to be deported in a prison. To escape the monotony, they form chess pieces from their bread rations, with which they then play against each other. Grünstein, a Polish Jew, proves to be a real talent, because although he is a beginner, he manages to defeat even the experienced player Lodeck, a German sailor, with his "Grünstein Variant".
Who’s in it. Die Grünstein-Variante stars Klaus Schwarzkopf as Grieche, Fred Düren as Grünstein, Rolf Hoppe as Gefängnisdirektor and Jörg Gudzuhn as Lodek, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Die Grünstein-Variante sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die Grünstein-Variante page.
If you liked it. Fans of Die Grünstein-Variante tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Die Grünstein-Variante (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Die Grünstein-Variante change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Die Grünstein-Variante worth watching?
- Die Grünstein-Variante holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Die Grünstein-Variante?
- Die Grünstein-Variante stars Klaus Schwarzkopf, Fred Düren, Rolf Hoppe, Jörg Gudzuhn and Arno Wyzniewski.
- When was Die Grünstein-Variante released?
- Die Grünstein-Variante was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.