Checkerboard
"A TOUR OF VIOLENCE... IN BLACK & WHITE!"
Originally released in 1959. Checkerboard is a drama film. directed by Claude Bernard-Aubert. With a runtime of 2h 5m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jacques Richard, Toto Bissainthe, and Douta Seck
Synopsis
In a small Gallic village, tourists are regaled by street entertainers and brash prostitutes. One of the tourists, a black girl named Bessie, falls in love with local villager Bob, and he with her. Soon racial tensions erupt volcanically among tourists and townsfolk alike. All is forgiven when the respective parents of the hero and heroine save the village's water supply.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 6, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
2h 5m
125 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Lodice-Zodiaque-Globe
- Zodiaque Productions
- Globe Films International
- Les Films Fernand Rivers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Checkerboard about?
In a small Gallic village, tourists are regaled by street entertainers and brash prostitutes. One of the tourists, a black girl named Bessie, falls in love with local villager Bob, and he with her....
Who directed Checkerboard?
Checkerboard was directed by Claude Bernard-Aubert.
How long is Checkerboard?
Checkerboard has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
When was Checkerboard released?
Checkerboard was released on May 6, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Checkerboard?
The main cast of Checkerboard includes Jacques Richard, Toto Bissainthe, Douta Seck, Grégoire Aslan, Roger Blin.