Chess Story(2021)
“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.
Director
Philipp Stölzl
Studio
Walker & Worm Film
Cast
Oliver Masucci
as Dr. Josef Bartok
Albrecht Schuch
as Franz-Josef Böhm
Birgit Minichmayr
as Anna Bartok
Rolf Lassgård
as Owen McConnor
Andreas Lust
as Johann Prantl
Samuel Finzi
as Alfred Koller
Lukas Miko
as Gustav Sailer
Joel Basman
as Barkeeper Willem
Clemens Berndorff
as Dr. Swoboda
Johannes Zeiler
as Dr. Fink
Maresi Riegner
as Maid Klara
Luisa-Céline Gaffron
as Fridl
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2021
Runtime
1h 50m
Language
German
Rating
6.9 / 10
Production Companies
Walker & Worm Film • Dor Film • BR
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Where can I watch Chess Story?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Chess Story (2021).
What is Chess Story about?▼
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.
Who directed Chess Story?▼
Chess Story was directed by Philipp Stölzl and released in 2021. It is a history, drama, war, thriller film.
How long is Chess Story?▼
Chess Story has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
Who stars in Chess Story?▼
The cast of Chess Story includes Oliver Masucci as Dr. Josef Bartok, Albrecht Schuch as Franz-Josef Böhm, Birgit Minichmayr as Anna Bartok, Rolf Lassgård as Owen McConnor, Andreas Lust as Johann Prantl and more.
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