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The Royal Game

Original title: Schachnovelle
  • 20212021
  • 1h 50m
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6.9/10
1.7K
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The Royal Game (2021)
To withstand the psychological torture of the Gestapo, a lawyer imprisoned by the Nazis finds refuge in the world of chess.
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To withstand the psychological torture of the Gestapo, a lawyer imprisoned by the Nazis finds refuge in the world of chess.To withstand the psychological torture of the Gestapo, a lawyer imprisoned by the Nazis finds refuge in the world of chess.To withstand the psychological torture of the Gestapo, a lawyer imprisoned by the Nazis finds refuge in the world of chess.
IMDb RATING
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1.7K
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  • Director
    • Philipp Stölzl
  • Writers
    • Eldar Grigorian
    • Stefan Zweig(novel)
  • Stars
    • Oliver Masucci
    • Dieter Bernhardt
    • Elias Gabele
Top credits
  • Director
    • Philipp Stölzl
  • Writers
    • Eldar Grigorian
    • Stefan Zweig(novel)
  • Stars
    • Oliver Masucci
    • Dieter Bernhardt
    • Elias Gabele
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    • 8User reviews
    • 28Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 13 nominations

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    Oliver Masucci in The Royal Game (2021)
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    Oliver Masucci
    Oliver Masucci
    • Dr. Josef Bartok
    Dieter Bernhardt
    • Fahrer
    Elias Gabele
    • Passkontrolleur am Hafen
    Birgit Minichmayr
    Birgit Minichmayr
    • Anna Bartok
    Rafael Stachowiak
    • Schiffskellner Harry
    Isa Hochgerner
    • Köchin
    Maresi Riegner
    • Dienstmädchen Klara
    Anton Rattinger
    • Fahrer Max
    Aron Eichhorn
    • Demonstrant
    Johannes Zeiler
    Johannes Zeiler
    • Dr. Fink
    Markus Schleinzer
    Markus Schleinzer
    • Dr. Auer
    Clemens Berndorff
    • Dr. Swoboda
    Gerhard Flödl
    • Kellner Palais Auersperg
    Lukas Miko
    • Gustav Sailer
    Andreas Lust
    Andreas Lust
    • Johann Prantl
    Heiko Köchel
    • Gestapomänner
    Kari Rakkola
    • Gestapomänner
    Christian Dungl
    • Gestapomänner
    • Director
      • Philipp Stölzl
    • Writers
      • Eldar Grigorian
      • Stefan Zweig(novel)
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    User reviews8

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    9/10
    Great Story, Great Acting, Great Cinematography, Great ....
    This movie is great on many bases. It shows the power of mind in a way, which is very understandable. I see no flaw in this movie, but it clearly is difficult content, because it deals with a time that is gone a long time ago. I can imagine that many younger people can't understand the meaning of that all. The movie is being carried perfectly by the whole cast and especially by Oliver Masucci. It tells the story also in flashbacks, which are clear enough. One of the best German literature filming. I recommend it especially for people who are interested in this timeframe of history of Austria and Germany and literature. Also it isn't biographical, it shows likewise circumstances.
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    • Breumaster
    • Jun 22, 2022

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    • Release date
      • September 23, 2021 (Germany)
    • Countries of origin
      • Germany
      • Austria
    • Official site
      • Walker+Worm Film (Germany)
    • Language
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Trò Chơi Hoàng Gia
    • Filming locations
      • Berlin, Germany
    • Production companies
      • Walker Worm Film
      • ARD Degeto Film
      • Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR)
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $846,611
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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