The Chequers Manoeuvre (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1968, The Chequers Manoeuvre is a notable film directed by Christopher Barry, running about 29 minutes.
What it’s about. An army camp somewhere in England, deserted, or so it seems until you look more closely. For there you will find four men and one woman talking. From a distance you cannot hear what they say. But you can see the guns, deadly weapons designed to kill by remote control. You move closer and you can see their faces. An interesting group... closer still and now you can hear what is said. "Good morning, madam and gentlemen. We are here to plan an assassination."
Who’s in it. The Chequers Manoeuvre stars Ernest Clark as The Brigadier, Geoffrey Palmer as Professor Wybrow, Anne Ridler as Miss Partridge and Derek Newark as Gregson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Chequers Manoeuvre 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 Chequers Manoeuvre page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Chequers Manoeuvre (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Chequers Manoeuvre change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Chequers Manoeuvre worth watching?
- The Chequers Manoeuvre holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Chequers Manoeuvre?
- The Chequers Manoeuvre stars Ernest Clark, Geoffrey Palmer, Anne Ridler, Derek Newark and Michael Ripper.
- When was The Chequers Manoeuvre released?
- The Chequers Manoeuvre was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 29 minutes.