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201798 minHistory, Drama

The Chess Player

Is The Chess Player a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Chess Player worth watching? With a rating of 6.3/10, this History, Drama film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Chess Player Synopsis

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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Top Cast

Marc Clotet
Marc ClotetDiego Padilla
Melina Matthews
Melina MatthewsMarianne Latour
Alejo Sauras
Alejo SaurasJavier Sánchez
Maarten Dannenberg
Maarten Dannenberg
Andrés Gertrúdix
Andrés GertrúdixPablo Mérida
Lionel Auguste
Lionel AugustePierre Boileau
Stefan Weinert
Stefan WeinertColonel Maier
Martin Angerbauer
Martin AngerbauerSoldier Kuhn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Chess Player worth watching?

The Chess Player has received mixed reviews with a 6.3/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of History, Drama movies.

Is The Chess Player hit or flop?

The Chess Player has received average ratings (6.3/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Chess Player?

The Chess Player is a History, Drama movie that 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 ...

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