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.
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
Harry Cleven
Le Dandy
Pascal Crochet
Armand
Olivier Da Silva
Pierre De Barquin
Yves Degen
L'Homme du tripot
Yves Hanchar
Director, Writer
Josiane Morand
Writer
Anne-Dominique Toussaint
Producer
Pascal Judelewicz
Oct 21, 2020
Apr 7, 2010
Feb 27, 2019
Oct 6, 2016
Sep 18, 2024
Sep 22, 2016
Apr 10, 2024
Aug 14, 2024
CAB Productions
CH
France 3 Cinéma
FR
Les Films de l'Etang
Les Films des Tournelles
RTBF
BE
Switzerland
Belgium
France
Français