Chess Story
"He turned resistance into a game."
Released 5 years ago in 2021. Chess Story is a history/drama film. directed by Philipp Stölzl.
Starring Oliver Masucci, Albrecht Schuch, and Birgit Minichmayr
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 23, 2021
4 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (145 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Austria
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Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Walker & Worm Film
- Dor Film
- BR
- ORF
- StudioCanal
- Studio Babelsberg
- ARD
- ARD Degeto
Frequently Asked Questions
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 coope...
Who directed Chess Story?
Chess Story was directed by Philipp Stölzl.
How long is Chess Story?
Chess Story has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Chess Story released?
Chess Story was released on September 23, 2021 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Chess Story?
The main cast of Chess Story includes Oliver Masucci, Albrecht Schuch, Birgit Minichmayr, Rolf Lassgård, Andreas Lust.
Is Chess Story worth watching?
Chess Story has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 145 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.