Chess Story

Chess Story (2021)

Tagline: He turned resistance into a game

Overview: 1938. While the Nazi troops march into Vienna, the lawyer Josef Bartok hastily tries to escape to the USA with his wife but is arrested by the Gestapo. Bartok remains steadfast and refuses to cooperate with the Gestapo that requires confidential information from him. Thrown into solitary confinement, Bartok is psychologically tormented for months and begins to weaken. However, when he steals an old book about chess it sets him on course to overcome the mental suffering inflicted upon him, until it becomes a dangerous obsession.

Release Date: 23 September 2021

Runtime: 1 hour and 50 minutes

Genres: History, Drama, War and Thriller

Language: Deutsch

Company: Walker & Worm Film, Dor Film, BR, ORF, StudioCanal, Studio Babelsberg, ARD and ARD Degeto

Status: Released

Writer: Eldar Grigorian

Director: Philipp Stölzl

Producer: Tobias Walker and Philipp Worm

Vote Average: 1.75

Vote Count: 525

Country: Austria and Germany

Visit: Official Chess Story Website

Trailers

Chess Story Trailer
Chess Story Trailer

Cast

Actor Name Character Name
Rafael StachowiakShip Waiter Harry
Andreas LustJohann Prantl
Maresi RiegnerMaid Klara
Heiko KöchelGestapo Man
Dieter BernhardtDriver
Lukas MikoGustav Sailer
Alexander KhuonSeward Claas
Luisa-Céline GaffronFridl
Clemens BerndorffDr. Swoboda
Paul SchweinesterOfficer in Hotel Library
Christian DunglGestapo Man
Joel BasmanBarkeeper Willem
Birgit MinichmayrAnna Bartok
Markus SchleinzerDr. Auer
Albrecht SchuchFranz-Josef Böhm
Christoph KostomirisGestapo Officer
Johannes ZeilerDr. Fink
Philipp M. KrennOfficer at Hotel Reception
Moritz von TreuenfelsPoliceman Erich
Manfred MöckChess Player
Rolf LassgårdOwen McConnor
Aron EichhornProtester
Carl AchleitnerChess Player
Oliver MasucciDr. Josef Bartok
Samuel FinziAlfred Koller
Isa HochgernerCook
Gerhard FlödlWaiter at Palais Auersperg
Eric BouwerDr. Wouters
Kari RakkolaGestapo Man
Anton RattingerDriver Max

Screenshots

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Ratings

1.75/10 based on 525 votes.

Review

Chess Story is a genres film blending History, Drama, War and Thriller themes with strong direction from Philipp Stölzl. Produced under Walker & Worm Film, Dor Film, BR, ORF, StudioCanal, Studio Babelsberg, ARD and ARD Degeto, the movie runs 1 hour and 50 minutes and has been praised for its performances and production. At worldfree4u.online, it stands out as a highlight of 23 September 2021 cinema.

FAQs

Q: What is the runtime of Chess Story?
A: The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Q: When is the Chess Story releasing?
A: The release date is 23 September 2021.

Q: Who directed the Chess Story?
A: Philipp Stölzl directed the Chess Story.

Q: What is the genre of the Chess Story?
A: It falls into History, Drama, War and Thriller genres.

Q: Who wrote the Chess Story?
A: The Chess Story is written by Eldar Grigorian.