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The Chess Players

Satyajit Ray's First Hindi feature Film

★7.1 1977 2h 9m Satyajit Ray PG-13

In the year 1856, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah is the King of Awadh, one of the last independent kingdoms of India. The British intend to control this rich land and send General Outram to clear way for an annexation. Pressure is mounting amidst intrigue and political maneuvers, but the Nawab whiles away his time in pursuit of pleasure and religious practice. The court is of no help either — noblemen Mir and Mirza ignore all duties and spend their days playing endless games of chess.

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About the film

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Audience score
★ 7.1 /10

based on 59 votes

Synopsis

In the year 1856, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah is the King of Awadh, one of the last independent kingdoms of India. The British intend to control this rich land and send General Outram to clear way for an annexation. Pressure is mounting amidst intrigue and political maneuvers, but the Nawab whiles away his time in pursuit of pleasure and religious practice. The court is of no help either — noblemen Mir and Mirza ignore all duties and spend their days playing endless games of chess.

Drama

Cast

8 principal cast

Sanjeev Kumar

Sanjeev Kumar

Mirza Sajjad Ali

Saeed Jaffrey

Saeed Jaffrey

Mir Roshan Ali

Amjad Khan

Amjad Khan

Wajid Ali Shah

Shabana Azmi

Shabana Azmi

Khurshid

Farida Jalal

Farida Jalal

Nafisa

Veena

Veena

Queen Mother

David Abraham Cheulkar

David Abraham Cheulkar

Munshi

Victor Banerjee

Victor Banerjee

Prime Minister

Where to watch The Chess Players

The Chess Players (1977) is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The 2h 9m drama directed by Satyajit Ray is rated 7.1/10 by 59 viewers.

Frequently asked

When was The Chess Players released?

The Chess Players was released on October 2, 1977.

Who directed The Chess Players?

The Chess Players was directed by Satyajit Ray.

How long is The Chess Players?

The Chess Players has a runtime of 129 minutes (2h 9m).

What genre is The Chess Players?

The Chess Players is categorized as Drama.

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