The Chess Player
In 1934 Diego Padilla wins the Spanish Championship of Chess and meets a French journalist, Marianne Latour, and they fall in love. At the end of the Civil War, Marianne convinces Diego to live in France with their daughter, where shortly afterwards Diego will be accused of spying by the Nazis and imprisoned in an SS prison. In prison, Diego will try to survive in a hostile environment thanks to Colonel Maier's passion for chess.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: El jugador de ajedrez
- Genres: History, Drama
- Release Date: 2017-05-05
- Runtime: 98 minutes
- Rating: 6.4/10 (44 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $244,806
- Production Companies: Hernández y Fernández PC, Tornasol Media, Ishtar Films
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.3658
- Languages: Spanish
Cast & Crew
Marc Clotet
as Diego Padilla
Melina Matthews
as Marianne Latour
Alejo Sauras
as Javier Sánchez
Maarten Dannenberg
as
Andrés Gertrúdix
as Pablo Mérida
Lionel Auguste
as Pierre Boileau
Stefan Weinert
as Colonel Maier
Martin Angerbauer
as Soldier Kuhn
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Trailers & Clips
THE CHESS PLAYER - Trailer with English subtitles
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Chess Player?▼
The Chess Player is a History, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2017-05-05.
Who are the main actors in The Chess Player?▼
The main cast includes Marc Clotet, Melina Matthews, Alejo Sauras, Maarten Dannenberg, Andrés Gertrúdix, .
Where can I watch The Chess Player online?▼
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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 6.4/10 based on 44 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Chess Player?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $244,806 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Chess Player?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Hernández y Fernández PC, Tornasol Media, Ishtar Films. 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 98 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.
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