The Chess Player (1938)

Storyline

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.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Jean Dréville
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        André Doderet, Jean Dréville
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Compagnie Française Cinématographique (CFC)
                                

                                    Rating
                                    4.4/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    FR
                                

Cast & Crew

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Chess Player released?

The Chess Player was released on November 25, 1938.

How long is The Chess Player?

The runtime of The Chess Player is 1h 10m.

What genre is The Chess Player?

The Chess Player is a Drama, History movie.

What is the rating of The Chess Player?

The Chess Player has a rating of 4.4 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch The Chess Player?

The Chess Player is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed The Chess Player?

The Chess Player was directed by Jean Dréville.

Who stars in The Chess Player?

The main cast of The Chess Player includes Françoise Rosay, Conrad Veidt, Bernard Lancret.

What language is The Chess Player in?

The Chess Player is originally in French.