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The Chess Player (1927)
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In 1776, an inventor conceals a Polish nobleman in his chess-playing automaton, a machine whose fame leads it to the court of the Russian empress.
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Worth tryingCharacter-driven
EnergyMeasured and gradual
ToneMagical and breezy
ExperienceWhimsy and easy adventure
Best suited forcharacter-driven drama and emotional tension
What to expect from this title?Expect a light fantasy ride that favors charm, movement, and whimsical adventure over heavy realism.
Dialogue drives the rhythmChemistry matters more than escalationEasy to settle into
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Viewer insight The Chess Player is a 1927 film in the Fantasy / Drama category from France. Directed by Raymond Bernard. Starring Pierre Blanchar and Charles Dullin. Runtime: about 140 minutes. Original language: French. TMDB rating: 6.8/10.
Genre: Fantasy / Drama, Released in 1927, Original language: French, Production: France, Runtime: about 140 minutes, Starring Pierre Blanchar and Charles Dullin.
Runtime
140 min
Original language
French
Country of origin
France
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
Pierre Blanchar
Boleslas Vorowski
Charles Dullin
Baron von Kempelen
Édith Jéhanne
Sophie Novinska
Camille Bert
Maj. Nicolaieff
Pierre Batcheff
Prince Serge Oblomoff
Marcelle Charles Dullin
Wanda
Armand Bernard
Roubenko
Alexiane
Olga
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Pierre Hot
King Stanislas
Jaime Devesa
Prince Orloff
Fridette Fatton
Pola
Pierre Mindaist
Albert Préjean
Director: Raymond Bernard
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1What is movie The Chess Player (1927)?
It is a movie released in 1927 within the Fantasy, Drama, War category.
2What is the story of The Chess Player?
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4What is the rating of The Chess Player?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 6.8/10 based on 10 ratings.
5What is the runtime of The Chess Player?
Its runtime is about 140 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is The Chess Player best suited for?
A drama-first experience with a clear rhythm that earns its impact through patience rather than spectacle.
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