The Game Is Taking Place Anyway (1985): cast, story & where to watch

1985 · Film · ★ 8

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Released in 1985, The Game Is Taking Place Anyway is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Rolands Kalniņš, running about 123 minutes.

What it’s about. A businessman and a footballer are murdered before an important football match in Prague. Investigation has to be started.

Who’s in it. The Game Is Taking Place Anyway stars Algis Matulionis as Jiri Patocka, Jānis Kubilis as Gamola, Hermanis Paukšts as Elers and Uldis Dumpis as Fridrihs, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Game Is Taking Place Anyway 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 The Game Is Taking Place Anyway page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Game Is Taking Place Anyway tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Game Is Taking Place Anyway (1985)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Game Is Taking Place Anyway change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Game Is Taking Place Anyway worth watching?
The Game Is Taking Place Anyway holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Game Is Taking Place Anyway?
The Game Is Taking Place Anyway stars Algis Matulionis, Jānis Kubilis, Hermanis Paukšts, Uldis Dumpis and Andris Lielais.
When was The Game Is Taking Place Anyway released?
The Game Is Taking Place Anyway was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.