The Chess Game (1994)
Original title: La Partie d'échecs
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In 19th century, a disillusioned priest helps a young boy drifter who's a chess wunderkind to move on up in life and social structures using his talent. Years later, he's a success, but game of life and love has higher stakes than chess.
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Pierre RichardAmbroise
Catherine DeneuveMarquise
Denis LavantMax
James WilbyLord Staunton
Hilde HeijnenAnne-Lise
Delphine BibetSuzanneHenri BillenLe Vieux ComtéRonald BrandenburgerOrphelinBenjamin BricartOrphelin
Harry ClevenLe DandyPascal CrochetArmandOlivier Da SilvaOrphelinMovie DNA
Genre affinityComedy · DramaDialogue densityComedy · DramaDirector preference1104062Actor preference337994 · 259327 · 213387Country preferenceChDecade preference1990
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What is The Chess Game about?
In 19th century, a disillusioned priest helps a young boy drifter who's a chess wunderkind to move on up in life and social structures using his talent. Years later, he's a success, but game of life and love has higher stakes than chess.
How long is The Chess Game?
The Chess Game has a runtime of 110 minutes.