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Checkmate

  • TV Series
  • 1960–19621960–1962
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
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Sebastian Cabot, Anthony George, and Doug McClure in Checkmate (1960)
CrimeDramaMystery

Don Corey and Jed Sills operate Checkmate, Inc., a very high priced detective agency in San Francisco. Helping them protect the lives of their clients is British criminologist (once an Oxfor... Read allDon Corey and Jed Sills operate Checkmate, Inc., a very high priced detective agency in San Francisco. Helping them protect the lives of their clients is British criminologist (once an Oxford professor) Carl Hyatt.Don Corey and Jed Sills operate Checkmate, Inc., a very high priced detective agency in San Francisco. Helping them protect the lives of their clients is British criminologist (once an Oxford professor) Carl Hyatt.

IMDb RATING
7.7/10
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  • Creator
    • Eric Ambler
  • Stars
    • Anthony George
    • Doug McClure
    • Sebastian Cabot
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  • Creator
    • Eric Ambler
  • Stars
    • Anthony George
    • Doug McClure
    • Sebastian Cabot
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    • 9User reviews
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

    Episodes70

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    Anthony George
    Anthony George
    • Don Coreyas Don Corey
    70 episodes70 eps • 1960–1962
    Doug McClure
    Doug McClure
    • Jed Sillsas Jed Sills
    70 episodes70 eps • 1960–1962
    Sebastian Cabot
    Sebastian Cabot
    • Dr. Carl Hyattas Dr. Carl Hyatt
    70 episodes70 eps • 1960–1962
    Ken Lynch
    Ken Lynch
    • Lt. Thomas Brandas Lt. Thomas Brand
    8 episodes8 eps • 1960–1961
    Jack Betts
    Jack Betts
    • Chris Devlinas Chris Devlin
    6 episodes6 eps • 1961–1962
    Donna Douglas
    Donna Douglas
    • Barbara Simmonsas Barbara Simmons
    4 episodes4 eps • 1961
    Barney Phillips
    Barney Phillips
    • Capt. Hollandas Capt. Holland…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1961
    Ed Nelson
    Ed Nelson
    • Carsonas Carson…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1961–1962
    Jeane Wood
    • Maidas Maid…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1961–1962
    Norman Leavitt
    Norman Leavitt
    • Bus Driveras Bus Driver…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1961–1962
    Tyler McVey
    • Marine Majoras Marine Major…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1960–1962
    Richard Conte
    Richard Conte
    • Manuel Alvarezas Manuel Alvarez…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1960–1962
    Diana Lynn
    Diana Lynn
    • Joan Emersonas Joan Emerson…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1961
    Susan Oliver
    Susan Oliver
    • Gloria Kenyonas Gloria Kenyon…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1961–1962
    Julie Adams
    Julie Adams
    • Janet Evansas Janet Evans…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1960–1962
    Tod Andrews
    Tod Andrews
    • Dr. James Lowas Dr. James Low…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1960–1962
    Ilka Windish
    • Maria Richardsas Maria Richards…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1960–1962
    Henry Jones
    Henry Jones
    • Ed Thurstonas Ed Thurston…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1960–1961
    • Creator
      • Eric Ambler
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    Storyline

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    Don Corey and Jed Sills operate Checkmate, Inc., a very high priced detective agency in San Francisco. Helping them protect the lives of their clients is British criminologist (once an Oxford professor) Carl Hyatt.
    criminologistdetectivedetective agencymurdergangster3 more
    • Plot summary
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      • Two daring private eyes head off violent crimes in this thrilling and unique new series by famed mystery author Eric Ambler (season 1)
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Mystery
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    Did you know

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    • Connections
      Featured in CBS Fall Preview Special: Seven Wonderful Nights (1961)

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    10/10
    the show with the surreal opening credits..
    I was three years old, and I watched this show a lot..what seems to have made an impression, from what I remember, was the opening credits, on a background that looked like a Jackson Pollock painting..of course, I had no idea who Jackson Pollock was, or what the word "Checkmate" meant...its fascinating that 1. this show starred Sebastian Cabot..who later played the Butler, Mr. French in the inane, A Family Affair and 2. It was created by Eric Ambler.. Why hasn't it been re-run? I must say, however, that I just remembered another reason it was so unique..it featured one of the few TV guest appearances by Charles Laughton. In fact, it may have have been his last bit of acting, anywhere. It was called "Wind From the East",and it starred Laughton as a Chinese master-spy, a sort of cross between Fu Manchu and Wo Fat..
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    • Release date
      • September 17, 1960 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ajedrez fatal
    • Filming locations
      • Backlot, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Jamco Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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