Chess Fever
Originally released in 1925. Chess Fever is a comedy film. directed by Vsevolod Pudovkin. At just 24 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Vladimir Fogel, Anna Zemtsova, and Natalya Glan
Synopsis
With an international chess tournament in progress, a young man becomes completely obsessed with the game. His fiancée has no interest in it, and becomes frustrated and depressed by his neglect of her, but wherever she goes she finds that she cannot escape chess. On the brink of giving up, she meets the world champion, Capablanca himself, with interesting results.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 21, 1925
100 years ago
Runtime
0h 24m
24 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (50 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Vladimir Fogel
as The Hero
Anna Zemtsova
as Vera
Natalya Glan
as Vera's friend
Mykhailo Zharov
as House Painter
Anatoli Ktorov
as Tram Passenger
José Raúl Capablanca
as Cameo The World Champion
Yakov Protazanov
as Chemist
Yuli Raizman
as Chemist's Assistant
Ivan Koval-Samborskyi
as Policeman
Konstantin Eggert
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mezhrabpom-Rus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chess Fever about?
With an international chess tournament in progress, a young man becomes completely obsessed with the game. His fiancée has no interest in it, and becomes frustrated and depressed by his neglect of...
Who directed Chess Fever?
Chess Fever was directed by Vsevolod Pudovkin.
How long is Chess Fever?
Chess Fever has a runtime of 0 hours and 24 minutes (24 minutes total).
When was Chess Fever released?
Chess Fever was released on December 21, 1925 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Chess Fever?
The main cast of Chess Fever includes Vladimir Fogel, Anna Zemtsova, Natalya Glan, Mykhailo Zharov, Anatoli Ktorov.