The Chess Game (1994)
1994 · 1h 50m · Comedy, Drama
Genres: Comedy, Drama
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.
Director: Yves Hanchar
Writers: Yves Hanchar, Josiane Morand
Music by: Frédéric Devreese
Cinematography: Denis Lenoir
Editor: Laurent Uhler
Cast
Pierre Richard as AmbroiseCatherine Deneuve as MarquiseDenis Lavant as MaxJames Wilby as Lord StauntonHilde Heijnen as Anne-LiseDelphine Bibet as SuzanneHenri Billen as Le Vieux ComtéRonald Brandenburger as OrphelinBenjamin Bricart as OrphelinHarry Cleven as Le DandyPascal Crochet as ArmandOlivier Da Silva as OrphelinMore like this
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