The Blue Palace: The Genius (1974): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1974, The Blue Palace: The Genius is a notable film.

What it’s about. The researchers at the Blue Palace become aware of an unknown named Felix van Reijn, who´s a brilliant pianist. His playing is reminiscent of that of a virtuoso, who disappeared under strange circumstances. When the researchers take a closer look at van Reijn, they discover that he´s also a brilliant chess player. The biologist Sibilla travels to Japan with van Reijn, where an old master of Japanese paintings soon dies. It doesn't take very long until van Reijn reappears as a genius painter of Japanese Zen art.

Who’s in it. The Blue Palace: The Genius stars Silvano Tranquilli as Louis Palm, Dieter Laser as Enrico Polazzo and Lyne Chardonnet as Yvonne.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blue Palace: The Genius page.