Movie

The Chess Player

★ 5.3(5)19381h 10m

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Good to know

Director: Jean Dréville
Release date: 1938-11-25
Runtime: 1h 10m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Compagnie Française Cinématographique (CFC)

About The Chess Player

The Chess Player is a 1938 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Jean Dréville, starring Françoise Rosay, Conrad Veidt and Bernard Lancret. It has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.3/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Chess Player in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A toymaker in Poland specializes in building lifesize mechanical men. He builds a chess-playing "automaton" to hide a pretty young Polish activist who is being hunted by occupying Russian forces.

Cast

Françoise Rosay

Catherine II

Conrad Veidt

Le baron de Kempelen

Bernard Lancret

Le prince Serge Oblonsky

Micheline Francey

Sonia Vorowska

Paul Cambo

Le prince Boleslas Vorowsky

Jacques Grétillat

Potemkine

Jean Témerson

Stanislas

Edmonde Guy

Wanda Zalewska

Delphin

Manuel Gary

Gaston Modot

Themes & keywords

chess

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Chess Player in Mexico?+

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

Is The Chess Player on Netflix?+

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

How long is The Chess Player?+

The Chess Player has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

Who stars in The Chess Player?+

The Chess Player stars Françoise Rosay, Conrad Veidt, Bernard Lancret, Micheline Francey and Paul Cambo.

When did The Chess Player come out?+

The Chess Player is a 1938 movie directed by Jean Dréville.

What genre is The Chess Player?+

The Chess Player is Drama and History film.

Who directed The Chess Player?+

The Chess Player was directed by Jean Dréville.