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The Chess Players (1977)
Shatranj Ke Khilari (original title)

129 min  -  Comedy | Drama | History  -   3 October 1977 (India)
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Wazed Ali Shah is the ruler of one of the last independent kingdoms of India. The British, intent on controlling this rich country... See full summary »

Director:

Satyajit Ray

Writers:

Satyajit Ray (dialogue), Satyajit Ray (screenplay), and 3 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sanjeev Kumar Sanjeev Kumar ...
Mirza Sajjad Ali
Saeed Jaffrey Saeed Jaffrey ...
Mir Roshan Ali
Shabana Azmi ...
Khurshid, Mirza's wife
Farida Jalal Farida Jalal ...
Nafisa, Mir's wife
Veena Veena ...
Queen Mother
David Abraham David Abraham ...
Munshi
Victor Banerjee ...
Prime Minister (as Victor Bannerji)
Farooq Shaikh Farooq Shaikh ...
Aqueel (as Farooque Shaikh)
Tom Alter Tom Alter ...
Capt. Weston (Outram's aide de camp)
Leela Mishra Leela Mishra ...
Hirya, Khurshid's maid
Barry John Barry John
Samarth Narain Samarth Narain ...
Kallu
Bhudo Advani Bhudo Advani ...
Abbajani (as Budho Advani)
Kamu Mukherjee Kamu Mukherjee
Uttamram Nagar Uttamram Nagar
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Storyline

Wazed Ali Shah is the ruler of one of the last independent kingdoms of India. The British, intent on controlling this rich country, have sent general Outram on a secret mission to clear the way for an annexation. While pressure is mounting amidst intrigue and political manoeuvres, Ali Shah composes poems and listens to music, secluded in his palace. The court is of no help, as exemplified by nobles Mir and Mirza, who, ignoring the situation of their country and all their duties towards their families, spend their days playing endless parties of chess. Written by Eduardo Casais <eduardo.casais@research.nokia.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

India | Chess | Annexation | Pistol | Colonial India  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | History

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Country:

India

Language:

Urdu | English

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Also Known As:

Die Schachspieler See more »

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Production Co:

Devki Chitra See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)
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