

The Chess Game
November 19, 1994•1h 50m•★ 4.8
ComedyDrama
In 19th century, a disillusioned priest helps a young boy drifter who's a chess wunderkind to move on up in life and social structures using his talent. Years later, he's a success, but game of life and love has higher stakes than chess.
Director
Yves HancharWriters
Cast

Pierre Richard
Ambroise

Catherine Deneuve
Marquise

Denis Lavant
Max

James Wilby
Lord Staunton

Hilde Heijnen
Anne-Lise

Delphine Bibet
Suzanne
?
Henri Billen
Le Vieux Comté
?
Ronald Brandenburger
Orphelin
?
Benjamin Bricart
Orphelin

Harry Cleven
Le Dandy
?
Pascal Crochet
Armand
?
Olivier Da Silva
Orphelin
?
Pierre De Barquin
Orphelin

Yves Degen
L'Homme du tripot