
In 19th century, a disillusioned priest helps a young boy drifter who's a chess wunderkind to move on up in life and social structures using his talent. Years later, he's a success, but game of life and love has higher stakes than chess.
Release Date: 11/19/1994
Runtime: 110 minutes
Languages: French
Director: Yves Hanchar
00Companies: CAB Productions, France 3 Cinéma, Les Films de l'Etang, Les Films des Tournelles, RTBF
Countries: Switzerland, Belgium, France

Pierre Richard
Ambroise

Catherine Deneuve
Marquise

Denis Lavant
Max

James Wilby
Lord Staunton

Hilde Heijnen
Anne-Lise

Delphine Bibet
Suzanne
Henri Billen
Le Vieux Comté
Ronald Brandenburger
Orphelin
Benjamin Bricart
Orphelin

Harry Cleven
Le Dandy
Pascal Crochet
Armand
Olivier Da Silva
Orphelin