The Chess Player (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1927, The Chess Player is a fantasy, drama and war film directed by Raymond Bernard, running about 135 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1776, an inventor conceals a Polish nobleman in his chess-playing automaton, a machine whose fame leads it to the court of the Russian empress.
Who’s in it. The Chess Player stars Pierre Blanchar as Boleslas Vorowski, Charles Dullin as Baron von Kempelen, Édith Jéhanne as Sophie Novinska and Camille Bert as Maj. Nicolaieff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Chess Player 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 The Chess Player page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Chess Player tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Chess Player (1927)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Chess Player change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Chess Player worth watching?
- The Chess Player holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Chess Player?
- The Chess Player stars Pierre Blanchar, Charles Dullin, Édith Jéhanne, Camille Bert and Pierre Batcheff.
- When was The Chess Player released?
- The Chess Player was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.