The Chess Game

The Chess Game

1994/11/19 • Released • French

Comedy
Drama
4.1
1h 50m

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.

Director : Yves Hanchar

Casts
Pierre Richard

Pierre Richard

Ambroise

Catherine Deneuve

Catherine Deneuve

Marquise

Denis Lavant

Denis Lavant

Max

James Wilby

James Wilby

Lord Staunton

Hilde Heijnen

Hilde Heijnen

Anne-Lise

Delphine Bibet

Delphine Bibet

Suzanne

Henri Billen

Le Vieux Comté

Ronald Brandenburger

Orphelin

Benjamin Bricart

Orphelin

Harry Cleven

Harry Cleven

Le Dandy

Pascal Crochet

Armand

Olivier Da Silva

Orphelin

Pierre De Barquin

Orphelin

Yves Degen

Yves Degen

L'Homme du tripot

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