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The Chess Players (1977)

ALL 10/02/1977 (hi) Drama 129 Min
  • Release
    10/02/1977
  • Production
    Devki Chitra
  • Rotten tomato
    71%
  • Original title
    शतरंज के खिलाड़ी
  • Original language
    hi
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
    -

Satyajit Ray's First Hindi feature Film

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. Based on Munshi Premchand's short story of the same name. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation in 2010.

  1. Satyajit Ray

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Dulal Dutta

    Editor

  4. Suresh Jindal

    Producer



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The Chess Players (1977) 129 Min

ALL 10/02/1977 (hi)
Drama
  • Release 10/02/1977
  • Production
    Devki Chitra
  • Original title शतरंज के खिलाड़ी
  • hi
  • Revenue0.00

Satyajit Ray's First Hindi feature Film

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. Based on Munshi Premchand's short story of the same name. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation in 2010.

  1. Satyajit Ray

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Dulal Dutta

    Editor

  4. Suresh Jindal

    Producer



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