The Chess Game

The Chess Game

110 mins | Drama, Comedy | Nov. 19, 1994

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.

The Chess Game

110 mins | Drama, Comedy | Nov. 19, 1994

The Chess Game
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.
IMDb rating 6.3
Producers France 3 Cinéma, RTBF, Les Films des Tournelles, Les Films de l'Etang, CAB Productions
Original title La Partie d'échecs
Directors Yves Hanchar
Writers Josiane Morand, Yves Hanchar

Cast

Pierre Richard

as Ambroise

Catherine Deneuve

as Marquise

Denis Lavant

as Max

James Wilby

as Lord Staunton

Hilde Heijnen

as Anne-Lise

Delphine Bibet

as Suzanne

Henri Billen

as Le Vieux Comté

Ronald Brandenburger

as Orphelin

Benjamin Bricart

as Orphelin

Harry Cleven

as Le Dandy

Pascal Crochet

as Armand

Olivier Da Silva

as Orphelin

Pierre De Barquin

as Orphelin

Yves Degen

as L'Homme du tripot