Šach mat
Originally released in 1964. Šach mat is a drama film. directed by Alfréd Radok.
Starring Rudolf Hrušínský, Josef Bek, and Rudolf Deyl
Synopsis
A live, semi-documentary TV broadcast investigates why former prisoner Dr. Benet collapsed after defeating world chess champion Mirko Čentovič aboard the ship Victoria. The crew stages a detailed reconstruction of the fateful game on deck, interviews witnesses to piece together events, and deliberately blurs fact and fiction to draw viewers into Benet’s psychological unraveling and the deeper mysteries behind his victory.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 2, 1964
61 years ago
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Československá televize
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Šach mat about?
A live, semi-documentary TV broadcast investigates why former prisoner Dr. Benet collapsed after defeating world chess champion Mirko Čentovič aboard the ship Victoria. The crew stages a detailed...
Who directed Šach mat?
Šach mat was directed by Alfréd Radok.
When was Šach mat released?
Šach mat was released on September 2, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Šach mat?
The main cast of Šach mat includes Rudolf Hrušínský, Josef Bek, Rudolf Deyl, Ota Sklenčka, Radovan Lukavský.