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The Chess Player

The Chess Player

A toymaker in Poland specializes in building lifesize mechanical men. He builds a chess-playing "automaton" to hide a pretty young Polish activist who is being hunted by occupying Russian forces.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Le Joueur d'échecs
  • Genres: Drama, History
  • Release Date: 1938-11-25
  • Runtime: 70 minutes
  • Rating: 4.7/10 (3 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Compagnie Française Cinématographique (CFC)
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.4065
  • Languages: French

Cast & Crew

Françoise Rosay

Françoise Rosay

as Catherine II

Conrad Veidt

Conrad Veidt

as Le baron de Kempelen

Bernard Lancret

Bernard Lancret

as Le prince Serge Oblonsky

Micheline Francey

Micheline Francey

as Sonia Vorowska

Paul Cambo

Paul Cambo

as Le prince Boleslas Vorowsky

Jacques Grétillat

Jacques Grétillat

as Potemkine

Jean Témerson

Jean Témerson

as Stanislas

Edmonde Guy

Edmonde Guy

as Wanda Zalewska

Delphin

Delphin

as

Manuel Gary

Manuel Gary

as

External Links

Keywords

chess

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Chess Player?

The Chess Player is a Drama, History movie directed by . It was released on 1938-11-25.

Who are the main actors in The Chess Player?

The main cast includes Françoise Rosay, Conrad Veidt, Bernard Lancret, Micheline Francey, Paul Cambo, .

Where can I watch The Chess Player online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Chess Player is available.

Is The Chess Player based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Chess Player?

The Chess Player has an IMDb rating of 4.7/10 based on 3 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Chess Player?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Chess Player?

The soundtrack was composed by Compagnie Française Cinématographique (CFC). You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Chess Player filmed?

The Chess Player was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Chess Player?

The total runtime of The Chess Player is 70 minutes.

Is The Chess Player suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Chess Player?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Chess Player.

Does The Chess Player have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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