Movie

Checkerboard

“A TOUR OF VIOLENCE... IN BLACK & WHITE!”

★ 7.0(2)19592h 5m

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Good to know

Director: Claude Bernard-Aubert
Release date: 1959-05-06
Runtime: 2h 5m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Lodice-Zodiaque-Globe

About Checkerboard

Checkerboard is a 1959 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Claude Bernard-Aubert, starring Jacques Richard, Toto Bissainthe and Douta Seck. It has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Checkerboard in Israel — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In a small Gallic village, tourists are regaled by street entertainers and brash prostitutes. One of the tourists, a black girl named Bessie, falls in love with local villager Bob, and he with her. Soon racial tensions erupt volcanically among tourists and townsfolk alike. All is forgiven when the respective parents of the hero and heroine save the village's water supply.

Cast

Jacques Richard

Bob Stanley

Toto Bissainthe

Bessie Vance

Douta Seck

Vance

Grégoire Aslan

Stanley père

Roger Blin

Slim, le guide

Milly Vitale

Daura

Anne Carrère

La touriste

Nico Pepe

Le policier

Lucien Raimbourg

Le juge

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Checkerboard in Israel?+

Checkerboard is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Israel. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Checkerboard on Netflix?+

Checkerboard is not on Netflix in Israel right now.

How long is Checkerboard?+

Checkerboard has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).

Who stars in Checkerboard?+

Checkerboard stars Jacques Richard, Toto Bissainthe, Douta Seck, Grégoire Aslan and Roger Blin.

When did Checkerboard come out?+

Checkerboard is a 1959 movie directed by Claude Bernard-Aubert.

What genre is Checkerboard?+

Checkerboard is Drama film.

Who directed Checkerboard?+

Checkerboard was directed by Claude Bernard-Aubert.