Checkmate!(1967)
Szach i mat!
Checkmate! Synopsis
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.
Checkmate! (1967) is a drama, fantasy and tv movie film directed by Andrzej Zakrzewski, released on July 1, 1967 with a runtime of 28m. It stars Andrzej Łapicki, Jan Kreczmar, Kazimierz Rudzki and Mieczysław Czechowicz. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Andrzej Zakrzewski
- Writers:
- Jerzy Mierzejewski, Ludwik Niemojowski, Bohdan Czeszko
- Cinematographer:
- Tadeusz Wieżan
- Production:
- Zespół Filmowy "Studio"
- Status:
- Released
Checkmate! Cast & Crew
Main cast
Andrzej Łapicki
as Bartolomeo
Jan Kreczmar
as Englishman
Kazimierz Rudzki
as Author
Mieczysław Czechowicz
as James
Bogumił Kobiela
as Artist
- Mieczysław Pawlikowski
Mieczysław Pawlikowski
as Angelika's Father
Ewa Wiśniewska
as Angelica
Wojciech Rajewski
as Jacobo
Ryszard Barycz
as Bartolomeo's Friend
Leonard Andrzejewski
as Sailor (uncredited)
Hanna Giza
as Woman in Angelika's House (uncredited)
Tadeusz Kosudarski
as obserwujący grę Jacoba z ojcem Angeliki (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Andrzej Zakrzewski, written by Jerzy Mierzejewski, Ludwik Niemojowski and Bohdan Czeszko.
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Checkmate! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Checkmate! – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Checkmate! online?
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Who stars in Checkmate!?
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The main cast of Checkmate! (1967) includes Andrzej Łapicki, Jan Kreczmar, Kazimierz Rudzki, Mieczysław Czechowicz and Bogumił Kobiela. The film was directed by Andrzej Zakrzewski. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Checkmate! released?
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Checkmate! was released on July 1, 1967 and runs for 28m.
Is Checkmate! worth watching?
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Checkmate! (1967) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, fantasy and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.