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Curd JürgensWerner von Basil -
Claire BloomIrene Andreny
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Hansjörg FelmyHans Berger
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Mario AdorfMirko Centowic
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Hans SöhnkerBishop Ambrosse
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Rudolf ForsterHotelmanager
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Jan HendriksFirst Officer
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Albert LievenHartmann
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Dietmar SchönherrRabbi
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Wolfgang WahlMondgesicht
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Albert BesslerScientist
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Alan GiffordMac Iver
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Karl StepanekBaranow
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Dorothea WieckCountess (uncredited)
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Rijk de GooyerSecretary (uncredited)
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Harald MareschBallet Master
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Susanne Körber-HarlanYoung Woman (uncredited)
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| Country: | Germany |
| NMTW Rating: | |
| Length: | 1 h 42 min |
Description:
Set against the backdrop of political tension in late 1930s Austria, the drama follows Werner von Basil, a gifted but headstrong intellectual. He is arrested on smuggling charges and imprisoned by the Nazi regime, where he faces harsh interrogation and psychological abuse as they try to force a confession. With the world becoming increasingly unstable, Werner finds solace in an old chess tactics book he manages to keep. The film explores themes of strength of mind and perseverance in the face of hardship. Werner’s dedication to chess becomes a symbol of his internal struggle against his captors. The complex strategies of the game reflect his own cleverness and determination to resist. Through its moving story and strong performances, the movie is a powerful look at resilience, courage, and the human will to survive in incredibly difficult situations.
| Alternative title: | Schachnovelle |
| Release year: | 1960 |
| Language: | German |
| Awards: | 🏆 1 nomination total |
| Type: | Movie |
| Sub-genres: | based on novel or book chess |
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