Movie
The Chess Players
“Satyajit Ray's First Hindi feature Film”
7.0/10
1977
2h 9m
hi
Drama
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.
Director
Satyajit Ray
Writers
Satyajit Ray, Munshi Premchand
Movie Information
Release Date
October 2, 1977
Runtime
2h 9m
Status
Released
Original Language
hi
Vote Count
50
Production
Devki Chitra
