The Queen's Gambit
(2020)
Sent to an orphanage at age 9, Beth develops an uncanny knack for chess and a growing dependence on the green tranquilizers given to the children.
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Cast
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| Anya Taylor-Joy | ... | Beth Harmon | |
| Bill Camp | ... | Mr. Shaibel | |
| Moses Ingram | ... | Jolene | |
| Isla Johnston | ... | Young Beth Harmon | |
| Christiane Seidel | ... | Helen Deardorff | |
| Rebecca Root | ... | Miss Lonsdale | |
| Chloe Pirrie | ... | Alice Harmon | |
| Akemnji Ndifornyen | ... | Mr. Fergusson | |
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Clement Guyot | ... | Tournament Director |
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Frederic Stromenger | ... | Man In Elevator |
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Mia-Luisa Schrader | ... | Girl in Elevator |
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Simon Jensen | ... | Alec Berglano |
| Marcin Dorocinski | ... | Vasily Borgov | |
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Andruscha Hilscher | ... | Russian Voice |
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Iskander Madjitov | ... | Another Russian |
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Sent to an orphanage at age 9, Beth develops an uncanny knack for chess and a growing dependence on the green tranquilizers given to the children.
Plot Keywords:
scholar's mate in chess | sicilian defense in chess | year 1967 | paris france | woman in a bath with clothes on |Parents Guide:
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Young Beth Harmon: Am I good enough now?
Mr. Shaibel: How old are you?
Young Beth Harmon: Nine.
Mr. Shaibel: Nine years old.
Young Beth Harmon: I'll be ten in November.
Mr. Shaibel: I'll tell you the truth of it child. You're astounding.
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(uncredited)
Written by Sarah F. Adams
Performed by Rebecca Root and children
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The poem being read in class roughly halfway through this episode is "Not Waving but Drowning" by British poet Stevie Smith. It was published in 1957 as part of a collection of the same title. See more »Goofs
When Mr. Shaibel first introduces Beth to a Queen Pawn Game Opening (d4 in algebraic notation), he says the opening is the "Queen's Gambit". In fact, the opening is not considered the Queen's gambit unless it continues 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 (or c6). Until then, it could be any number of less popular continuations of the Queens Pawn Game opening, such as London System, Tompowsky Attack, Stonewall Attack, Colle System, etc. See more »Quotes
Mr. Shaibel: You'll need to learn chess notation before you can read it. The names of the squares. I will teach you now.Young Beth Harmon: Am I good enough now?
Mr. Shaibel: How old are you?
Young Beth Harmon: Nine.
Mr. Shaibel: Nine years old.
Young Beth Harmon: I'll be ten in November.
Mr. Shaibel: I'll tell you the truth of it child. You're astounding.
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Nearer, My God, to Thee(uncredited)
Written by Sarah F. Adams
Performed by Rebecca Root and children
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23 October 2020 (USA) See more »Company Credits
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The child actor who played Elizabeth was brilliant. It was surprisingly funny and intense at the same time. Overall a great start, now I cant help but to watch the next episode. I cant vouch for the entire season just yet, but looking at the imdb ratings for the other episodes, looks like its only gonna get better!