Movie

The Chess Player

★ 6.3(49)20171h 38m

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Good to know

Director: Luis Oliveros
Release date: 2017-05-05
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: Spanish
Box office: $244,806
Status: Released
Country: Spain
Studio: Hernández y Fernández PC

The Chess Player — trailer

About The Chess Player

The Chess Player is a 2017 movie in the History and Drama genres, directed by Luis Oliveros, starring Marc Clotet, Melina Matthews and Alejo Sauras. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 49 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Chess Player in Denmark — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Marc Clotet

Diego Padilla

Melina Matthews

Marianne Latour

Alejo Sauras

Javier Sánchez

Maarten Dannenberg

Andrés Gertrúdix

Pablo Mérida

Lionel Auguste

Pierre Boileau

Stefan Weinert

Colonel Maier

Martin Angerbauer

Soldier Kuhn

Themes & keywords

chessnaziimprisonment

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Chess Player in Denmark?+

The Chess Player is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Denmark. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Chess Player on Netflix?+

The Chess Player is not on Netflix in Denmark right now.

How long is The Chess Player?+

The Chess Player has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in The Chess Player?+

The Chess Player stars Marc Clotet, Melina Matthews, Alejo Sauras, Maarten Dannenberg and Andrés Gertrúdix.

When did The Chess Player come out?+

The Chess Player is a 2017 movie directed by Luis Oliveros.

What genre is The Chess Player?+

The Chess Player is History and Drama film.

Who directed The Chess Player?+

The Chess Player was directed by Luis Oliveros.