Checkmate! (1967)
• July 1st, 1967 • 0h 28min
Drama, Fantasy, TV Movie
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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