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
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
The Chess Player was released on November 25, 1938.
The runtime of The Chess Player is 1h 10m.
The Chess Player is a Drama, History movie.
The Chess Player has a rating of 5.3 out of 10 on TMDB.
The Chess Player is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Chess Player was directed by Jean Dréville.
The main cast of The Chess Player includes Françoise Rosay, Conrad Veidt, Bernard Lancret.
The Chess Player is originally in French.