The Chess Game

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

November 19, 1994

Original language

French

Spoken languages

French

Countries

Switzerland, Belgium, France

Production

France 3 Cinéma,RTBF,Les Films des Tournelles,CAB Productions,Les Films de l'Etang

Cast

Pierre Richard,Catherine Deneuve,Denis Lavant,James Wilby,Hilde Heijnen,Delphine Bibet,Henri Billen,Ronald Brandenburger,Benjamin Bricart,Harry Clevenand 4 more

Director

Yves Hanchar

Writer

Yves Hanchar,Josiane Morand

Producer

Anne-Dominique Toussaint,Pascal Judelewicz,Gérard Ruey

Cinematography

Denis Lenoir

Music

Frédéric Devreese

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0110780