Checking the King
Szach Królowi
Synopsis
Two men in a game of chess. One of the players is a country boy who accidentally discovered a chess talent, and the other is a former lawyer who has not played chess for twenty years. The lawyer tells the story of learning to play chess: during World War II, he was arrested for no reason and imprisoned. One day, while waiting for another interrogation, he stole the book "Chess Review" from the investigating officer's coat. He perfected it for several months and started playing against himself. The intense mental effort led him to a nervous breakdown eventually...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Krzysztof Kieślowski
- Screenplay & Story
- Kamila Klein
- Original Title
- Szach Królowi
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 36m
- Production Studios
- Telewizja Polska
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Krzysztof Kieślowski
Kamila Klein, Stefan Zweig
Department Leadership Roster
Marcin Stajewski
Production Design
Kamila Klein
Screenplay
Krzysztof Kieślowski
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Frequently Asked Questions About Checking the King
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Checking the King about?
Two men in a game of chess. One of the players is a country boy who accidentally discovered a chess talent, and the other is a former lawyer who has not played chess for twenty years. The lawyer tells the story of learning to play chess: during World War II, he was arrested for no reason and imprisoned. One day, while waiting for another interrogation, he stole the book "Chess Review" from the investigating officer's coat. He perfected it for several months and started playing against himself. The intense mental effort led him to a nervous breakdown eventually...
Who directed Checking the King?
Checking the King was directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski.
Who stars in Checking the King?
The principal cast of Checking the King includes Michał Pawlicki, Kazimierz Zarzycki, Andrzej Prus.
When was Checking the King released and how long is it?
Checking the King was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 36m.