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The Chess Players
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The Chess Players

1977-10-02 · 129 min · ★ 7.1

Drama

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.

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Directors
Satyajit Ray
Production companies
Devki Chitra
Countries
India
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sanjeev KumarSanjeev KumarMirza Sajjad Ali
Saeed JaffreySaeed JaffreyMir Roshan Ali
Amjad KhanAmjad KhanWajid Ali Shah
Shabana AzmiShabana AzmiKhurshid
Farida JalalFarida JalalNafisa
VeenaVeenaQueen Mother
David Abraham CheulkarDavid Abraham CheulkarMunshi
Victor BanerjeeVictor BanerjeePrime Minister
Farooq ShaikhFarooq ShaikhAqueel
Tom AlterTom AlterCapt. Weston
Leela MishraLeela MishraHirya
Barry JohnBarry John
Richard AttenboroughRichard AttenboroughGeneral Outram
Samarth NarainKallu
Bhudo AdvaniAbbajani
Kamu MukherjeeKamu Mukherjee
Uttamram Nagar
Khairatilal Lahori
Pradip Shankar
Ashfaq Mirza

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