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.

Directed by Yves Hanchar

Top cast

Pierre Richard

Ambroise

Catherine Deneuve

Marquise

Denis Lavant

Max

James Wilby

Lord Staunton

Hilde Heijnen

Anne-Lise

Delphine Bibet

Suzanne

H

Henri Billen

Le Vieux Comté

R

Ronald Brandenburger

Orphelin

B

Benjamin Bricart

Orphelin

Harry Cleven

Le Dandy

P

Pascal Crochet

Armand

O

Olivier Da Silva

Orphelin

P

Pierre De Barquin

Orphelin

Yves Degen

L'Homme du tripot

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