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1938. While the Nazi troops march into Vienna, the lawyer Josef Bartok hastily tries to escape to the USA with his wife but is arrested by the Gestapo. Bartok remains steadfast and refuses to cooperate with the Gestapo that requires confidential information from him. Thrown into solitary confinement, Bartok is psychologically tormented for months and begins to weaken. However, when he steals an old book about chess it sets him on course to overcome the mental suffering inflicted upon him, until it becomes a dangerous obsession.
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Quick facts
Year
2021
Runtime
1h 50m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.9/10
Votes
157
Genre
History, Drama, War, Thriller
Director
Language
DE
Cast
🎭 History
🎭 Drama
🎭 War
🎭 Thriller
🎬 Philipp Stölzl
👤 Oliver Masucci
👤 Albrecht Schuch
👤 Birgit Minichmayr
chess
world war ii
playing chess
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Questions about Chess Story
How long is Chess Story?
Chess Story has a runtime of 1h 50m (1 hour and 50 minutes).
Who directed Chess Story?
Chess Story was directed by Philipp Stölzl and released in 2021.
What genre is Chess Story?
Chess Story is a History, Drama, War, Thriller film (2021).
Who stars in Chess Story?
The cast of Chess Story includes Oliver Masucci, Albrecht Schuch, Birgit Minichmayr, Rolf Lassgård, Andreas Lust.
What is the TMDB rating for Chess Story?
Chess Story has a TMDB rating of 6.9/10 based on 157 votes.
