Checkmate!

Checkmate! (1967)

July 1st, 19670h 28min

Drama, Fantasy, TV Movie
70%

Overview

Short TV film upon the story of Ludwik Niemojski of the same title, which was a part of his "Incredible Stories". It tells about Bartolomeo, brilliant chess player, who had ruined his private life because of his passion for chess.


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