Checkmate (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Series · ★ 4.8
Released in 1960, Checkmate is a crime, drama and mystery series.
What it’s about. Checkmate is an American detective television series starring Anthony George, Sebastian Cabot, and Doug McClure. The show aired on CBS Television from 1960 to 1962 for a total of 70 episodes and was produced by Jack Benny's production company, "JaMco Productions" in co-operation with Revue Studios. Guest stars included Charles Laughton, Peter Lorre, and Lee Marvin, among many other commensurately prominent performers.
Who’s in it. Checkmate stars Anthony George as Don Corey, Sebastian Cabot as Dr. Carl Hyatt, Doug McClure as Jed Sills and Elizabeth Allen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Checkmate has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Checkmate page.
If you liked it. Fans of Checkmate tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Checkmate (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Checkmate change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Checkmate worth watching?
- Checkmate holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Checkmate?
- Checkmate stars Anthony George, Sebastian Cabot, Doug McClure, Elizabeth Allen and Ricardo Montalban.
- When was Checkmate released?
- Checkmate was released in 1960.