Chess Story (2021)
All the adventure a man can live, he lives.
2021-09-23
Austria, Germany
110 Min.
PG-13
History, Drama, War, Thriller
Overview
1938. While the Nazi troops march into Vienna, the lawyer Josef Bartok hastily tries to escape to the USA with his wife but is arrested by the Gestapo. Bartok remains steadfast and refuses to cooperate with the Gestapo that requires confidential information from him. Thrown into solitary confinement, Bartok is psychologically tormented for months and begins to weaken. However, when he steals an old book about chess it sets him on course to overcome the mental suffering inflicted upon him, until it becomes a dangerous obsession.
Cast
Dr. Josef Bartok
Franz-Josef Böhm
Anna Bartok
Owen McConnor
Johann Prantl
Alfred Koller
Gustav Sailer
Barkeeper Willem
Dr. Swoboda
Dr. Fink
Maid Klara
Fridl
Policeman Erich
Chess Player
Dr. Wouters
Ship Waiter Harry
Cook
Driver Max
Dr. Auer
Chess Player
Officer in Hotel Library
Seward Claas
Driver
Passport Controller at the Port
Protester
Waiter at Palais Auersperg
Gestapo Man
Gestapo Man
Gestapo Man
Pianist at Hotel Metropole
Officer at Hotel Reception
Gestapo Officer
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