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The Chess Game

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The Chess Game

4.1

1h 50m

1994

Synopsis

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

ComedyDrama

Cast & Crew

Pierre Richard

Pierre Richard

as Ambroise

Catherine Deneuve

Catherine Deneuve

as Marquise

Denis Lavant

Denis Lavant

as Max

James Wilby

James Wilby

as Lord Staunton

Hilde Heijnen

Hilde Heijnen

as Anne-Lise

Delphine Bibet

Delphine Bibet

as Suzanne

Henri Billen

as Le Vieux Comté

Ronald Brandenburger

as Orphelin

Benjamin Bricart

as Orphelin

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