The Chess Player (2017)

About The Chess Player

Where can I watch The Chess Player?

The Chess Player is available to rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.

Who stars in The Chess Player?

The Chess Player stars Marc Clotet, Melina Matthews, Alejo Sauras, Maarten Dannenberg, Andrés Gertrúdix.

Who directed The Chess Player?

The Chess Player was directed by Luis Oliveros.

How long is The Chess Player?

The Chess Player has a runtime of 1h 38m.

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.