Checkmate! (1967)
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.
Director: Andrzej Zakrzewski
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, TV Movie
Runtime: 28 min
Release Date: July 1, 1967
Cast
- Andrzej Łapicki - Bartolomeo
- Jan Kreczmar - Englishman
- Kazimierz Rudzki - Author
- Mieczysław Czechowicz - James
- Bogumił Kobiela - Artist
- Mieczysław Pawlikowski - Angelika's Father
- Ewa Wiśniewska - Angelica
- Wojciech Rajewski - Jacobo
- Ryszard Barycz - Bartolomeo's Friend
- Leonard Andrzejewski - Sailor (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Jerzy Mierzejewski (Screenplay)
- Ludwik Niemojowski (Short Story)
- Bohdan Czeszko (Dialogue)
Cinematography: Tadeusz Wieżan
Editing: Tomira Matyjaszkiewicz
Production: Zespół Filmowy "Studio"
Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl
Keywords
chess
More Films by Director: Andrzej Zakrzewski
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Checkmate! about?
- 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.
- Who directed Checkmate!?
- Checkmate! was directed by Andrzej Zakrzewski.
- Who stars in Checkmate!?
- Checkmate! stars Andrzej Łapicki, Jan Kreczmar, Kazimierz Rudzki, Mieczysław Czechowicz, Bogumił Kobiela, Mieczysław Pawlikowski.
- How long is Checkmate!?
- Checkmate! has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
- What genre is Checkmate!?
- Checkmate! is a Drama, Fantasy, TV Movie film.
- Where was Checkmate! produced?
- Checkmate! was produced in Poland.