About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
2017
Runtime
1h 38m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.3/10
Votes
49
Genre
History, Drama
Director
Language
ES
Cast
chess
nazi
imprisonment
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Questions about The Chess Player
How long is The Chess Player?
The Chess Player has a runtime of 1h 38m (1 hour and 38 minutes).
Who directed The Chess Player?
The Chess Player was directed by Luis Oliveros and released in 2017.
What genre is The Chess Player?
The Chess Player is a History, Drama film (2017).
Who stars in The Chess Player?
The cast of The Chess Player includes Marc Clotet, Melina Matthews, Alejo Sauras, Maarten Dannenberg, Andrés Gertrúdix.
What is the TMDB rating for The Chess Player?
The Chess Player has a TMDB rating of 6.3/10 based on 49 votes.
