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The Chess Player (2017)

Movie ★ 6.3 98 min

History Drama

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.

Luis Oliveros Director Julio Castedo Writer

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Quick facts

Released
May 5, 2017
Runtime
98 min
Box office
$244,806
IMDb
tt5732530
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Language
Studio
Hernández y Fernández PC, , Ishtar Films

Themes

Cast

Marc Clotet Marc Clotet Diego Padilla Melina Matthews Melina Matthews Marianne Latour Alejo Sauras Alejo Sauras Javier Sánchez Maarten Dannenberg Maarten Dannenberg Andrés Gertrúdix Andrés Gertrúdix Pablo Mérida Lionel Auguste Pierre Boileau Stefan Weinert Stefan Weinert Colonel Maier Martin Angerbauer Martin Angerbauer Soldier Kuhn

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Chess Player about?
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.
Who directed The Chess Player?
The Chess Player was directed by Luis Oliveros.
Who stars in The Chess Player?
The Chess Player stars Marc Clotet, Melina Matthews, Alejo Sauras, Maarten Dannenberg.
When was The Chess Player released?
The Chess Player is a 2017 history, drama film.
Where can I watch The Chess Player?
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