The Chess Players
Original title: शतरंज के खिलाड़ी
“Satyajit Ray's First Hindi feature Film”
7.0/ 10IMDb7.550
19772h 9m
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
- SShabana Azmi
- FFarida Jalal
- BBhudo Advani
- RRichard Attenborough
- TTom Alter
- SSamarth Narain
- PPradip Shankar
- FFarooq Shaikh
- AAmitabh Bachchan
- AAshfaq Mirza
Crew
- Director
- Satyajit Ray
- Writers
- Satyajit Ray, Munshi Premchand, Javed Siddiqui, Shama Zaidi
- Producer
- Suresh Jindal
- Production
- Devki Chitra
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Chess Players rated?
The Chess Players has an audience rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 50 votes.
Who directed The Chess Players?
The Chess Players was directed by Satyajit Ray.
When was The Chess Players released?
The Chess Players was released in 1977.