The Chess Player
The Chess Player (1927) is a fantasy film, directed by Raymond Bernard. It stars Pierre Blanchar and Charles Dullin. The 140-minute film holds an audience score of 6.8/10.
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What The Chess Player Is About
The year is 1776. Poland is under Russian rule. A rising breaks out in Vilnius. It is put down. A young Pole gets away wounded. His name is Boleslas Vorowski. A price is put on his head. Baron von Kempelen hides him. The baron is an inventor of automata. One of his machines plays chess. He places the young man inside it, and Vorowski is a strong player. As the machine grows famous a summons arrives from the Russian empress, who plays against it at her court and loses. Pierre Blanchar and Charles Dullin appear in the hundred and forty minute film, a French production Raymond Bernard finished in 1927.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Chess Player about?
The year is 1776. Poland is under Russian rule.
Where can I watch The Chess Player?
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How long is The Chess Player?
The Chess Player runs for 140 minutes (2h 20m).
When did The Chess Player come out?
The Chess Player was released in 1927.
Who directed The Chess Player?
The Chess Player was directed by Raymond Bernard.
Who stars in The Chess Player?
The Chess Player stars Pierre Blanchar, Charles Dullin, Édith Jéhanne, Camille Bert.
What is The Chess Player's rating?
The Chess Player holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 6.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.
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