Checkmate!
Originally released in 1967. Checkmate! is a drama/fantasy film. directed by Andrzej Zakrzewski. At just 28 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Andrzej Łapicki, Jan Kreczmar, and Kazimierz Rudzki
Synopsis
Short TV film upon the story of Ludwik Niemojski of the same title, which was a part of his "Incredible Stories". It tells about Bartolomeo, brilliant chess player, who had ruined his private life because of his passion for chess.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 1, 1967
58 years ago
Runtime
0h 28m
28 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
PL
Original language
Country
Poland
Production
Director
Top Cast
Andrzej Łapicki
as Bartolomeo
Jan Kreczmar
as Englishman
Kazimierz Rudzki
as Author
Mieczysław Czechowicz
as James
Bogumił Kobiela
as Artist
Mieczysław Pawlikowski
as Angelika's Father
Ewa Wiśniewska
as Angelica
Wojciech Rajewski
as Jacobo
Ryszard Barycz
as Bartolomeo's Friend
Leonard Andrzejewski
as Sailor (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PL
Production Companies
- Zespół Filmowy "Studio"
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Checkmate! about?
Short TV film upon the story of Ludwik Niemojski of the same title, which was a part of his "Incredible Stories". It tells about Bartolomeo, brilliant chess player, who had ruined his private life ...
Who directed Checkmate!?
Checkmate! was directed by Andrzej Zakrzewski.
How long is Checkmate!?
Checkmate! has a runtime of 0 hours and 28 minutes (28 minutes total).
When was Checkmate! released?
Checkmate! was released on July 1, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Checkmate!?
The main cast of Checkmate! includes Andrzej Łapicki, Jan Kreczmar, Kazimierz Rudzki, Mieczysław Czechowicz, Bogumił Kobiela.