Dangerous Moves (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1984, Dangerous Moves is a thriller and drama film directed by Richard Dembo, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. World Chess Champion Akiva Liebskind (Michel Piccoli) faces his former pupil Pavius Fromm (Alexandre Arbatt), who defected to the West from the Soviet Union five years earlier, for the World Chess Championship in Geneva, Switzerland. The tension and strategies between the players draw parallels to the political conflicts and ideologies between East and West during the Cold War.
Who’s in it. Dangerous Moves stars Michel Piccoli as Akiva Liebskind, Alexandre Arbatt as Pavius Fromm, Liv Ullmann as Marina Fromm and Leslie Caron as Henia Liebskind, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Dangerous Moves has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dangerous Moves page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dangerous Moves tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dangerous Moves (1984)?
- In US, Dangerous Moves is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dangerous Moves worth watching?
- Dangerous Moves holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dangerous Moves?
- Dangerous Moves stars Michel Piccoli, Alexandre Arbatt, Liv Ullmann, Leslie Caron and Wojciech Pszoniak.
- When was Dangerous Moves released?
- Dangerous Moves was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.