The Man in the Red Beret
Chess Master Jude Acers has set up his "World Chess Table" on Decatur Street in the New Orleans French Quarter since 1981, where he plays all comers for five bucks a "lesson game." This is his story.
The Man in the Red Beret Synopsis
He wears a red beret to make it easy for folks to find him on a busy New Orleans French Quarter street, where he's set up a folding table and a couple of chessboards since 1981. He takes on all comers for $5 a game. He's probably the most famous chess player you've never heard of—until now.
The Man in the Red Beret is a documentary film directed by Derek Bridges with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Jude Acers.
- Director:
- Derek Bridges
- Producers:
- Derek Bridges, Kaitlin Hanrahan, Trey DeArk
- Cinematographer:
- Kaitlin Hanrahan
- Budget:
- $10
- Status:
- Released
The Man in the Red Beret Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Derek Bridges, produced by Derek Bridges, Kaitlin Hanrahan and Trey DeArk.
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The main cast of The Man in the Red Beret includes Jude Acers. The film was directed by Derek Bridges. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.