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    The Chess Game

    110'

    1994-11-19

    4.8

    Comedy,Drama

    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.

    DirectingYves HancharWritingYves Hanchar

    Cast

    3

    Ambroise

    Pierre Richard

    3

    Marquise

    Catherine Deneuve

    2

    Max

    Denis Lavant

    2

    Lord Staunton

    James Wilby

    1

    Anne-Lise

    Hilde Heijnen

    1

    Suzanne

    Delphine Bibet

    1

    Le Vieux Comté

    Henri Billen

    1

    Orphelin

    Ronald Brandenburger

    1

    Orphelin

    Benjamin Bricart

    1

    Le Dandy

    Harry Cleven

    1

    Armand

    Pascal Crochet

    1

    Orphelin

    Olivier Da Silva

    1

    Orphelin

    Pierre De Barquin

    1

    L'Homme du tripot

    Yves Degen

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. Switzerland
      2. Belgium
      3. France
    • List of languages:
      1. French
    • List of companies:
      1. CAB Productions
      2. France 3 Cinéma
      3. Les Films de l'Etang
      4. Les Films des Tournelles
      5. RTBF
    • Vote Count: 7
    • Popularity: 0.5711
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:La Partie d'échecs

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