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Synopsis
Vienna, 1938: Austria is occupied by the Nazi regime. The lawyer Bartok is arrested and taken to the Hotel Metropol, the Gestapo's headquarters, shortly before he can flee with his wife to the USA. As an asset manager for the nobility, he should now provide the local Gestapo chief Böhm with access to the accounts. But Bartok is sent to solitary confinement since he refuses to cooperate. He remains steadfast for weeks and months, but becomes increasingly desperate — until he chances upon a chess book.
Metrics
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 19,701-19,800) | 19,760 | $51,318 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 26,801-26,900) | 26,832 | $51,318 |
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| iTunes: | iTunes |
| Vudu: | Vudu |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | January 13th, 2023 (Limited) by Film Movement, released as Chess Story |
| International Releases: | September 23rd, 2021 (Limited) (Germany)
October 14th, 2021 (Wide), released as Королевская игра (Russia (CIS)) October 21st, 2021 (Limited), released as The Royal Game (Australia) December 10th, 2021 (Wide), released as Satranç (Turkey) July 21st, 2023 (Limited), released as Schachnovelle (ナチスに仕掛けたチェスゲーム) (Japan) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | March 7th, 2023 by Film Movement Video, released as Chess Story |
| Running Time: | 112 minutes |
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| Keywords: | 1930s, Set in Austria, Set in Vienna, Chess |
| Source: | Based on Factual Book/Article |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production Countries: | Austria, Germany |
| Languages: | German |