The Chess Players
“Satyajit Ray's First Hindi feature Film”
7
Rating
(50 votes)
2h 9m
Runtime
1977
Released
4
Popularity
Genres
Overview
In the year 1856, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah is the King of Awadh, one of the last independent kingdoms of India. The British intend to control this rich land and send General Outram to clear way for an annexation. Pressure is mounting amidst intrigue and political maneuvers, but the Nawab whiles away his time in pursuit of pleasure and religious practice. The court is of no help either — noblemen Mir and Mirza ignore all duties and spend their days playing endless games of chess. Based on Munshi Premchand's short story of the same name. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation in 2010.
Status
Released
Original Title
शतरंज के खिलाड़ी
Release Date
1977-10-02
Languages
Hindi, Urdu
Directors
Writers
Satyajit RayScreenplay
Munshi PremchandWriter
