Twice Checkmate (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1986, Twice Checkmate is a comedy and family film directed by Bujar Kapexhiu, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. Invited to a simultaneous chess game, Ilo Pinci, the specialist of fish and oysters, as well as a well known chess player, arrives at the small coastal town fully convinced to be better than the local chess players. But what makes his coming to this town even more interesting is his hidden desire to discover some technical and practical data on the oyster cultivation.
Who’s in it. Twice Checkmate stars Bujar Kapexhiu as Ilo Pinci, Aleko Prodani as Shoku Kopi, Fadil Kujovska as Cuku and Alfred Bualoti as Babai i Rudines, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Twice Checkmate 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 Twice Checkmate page.
If you liked it. Fans of Twice Checkmate tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Twice Checkmate (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Twice Checkmate change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Twice Checkmate worth watching?
- Twice Checkmate holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Twice Checkmate?
- Twice Checkmate stars Bujar Kapexhiu, Aleko Prodani, Fadil Kujovska, Alfred Bualoti and Manjola Begolli.
- When was Twice Checkmate released?
- Twice Checkmate was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.