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Michel Piccoli
Akiva Liebskind
Alexandre Arbat
Pavius Fromm
Liv Ullmann
Marina Fromm
Leslie Caron
Henia Liebskind
Wojciech Pszoniak
Le grand maître Felton - l'équipe de Fromm
Jean-Hugues Anglade
Miller, l'équipe de Fromm
Daniel Olbrychski
Tac-Tac, l'équipe de Liebskind
Hubert Saint-Macary
Foldes
Michel Aumont
Stepan Ivanovitch Kerossian - l'équipe de Liebskind
Pierre Michaël
Yachvili
Serge Avédikian
Fadenko
Pierre Vial
Anton Heller
Bernhard Wicki
Pühl
Jacques Boudet
Stuffli
Benoît Régent
Barabal
Sylvie Granotier
Dombert
Albert Simono
Dalcroze
Marcel Tassimot
Protazanov
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 24, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Dembo
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Dembo, Peter Fernandez
- Original Score
- Gabriel Yared
- Original Title
- La Diagonale du fou
- Country of Origin
- France, Liechtenstein, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Ministère de la culture, Michael Arthur Films, La Cécilia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Dembo
Richard Dembo, Peter Fernandez
Gabriel Yared
Raoul Coutard
Agnès Guillemot
Arthur Cohn, Martine Marignac
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Dembo
Director
Arthur Cohn
Producer
Martine Marignac
Producer
Gabriel Yared
Original Music Composer
Agnès Guillemot
Editor
Ivan Maussion
Production Design
Pierre Albert
Costume Design
Richard Dembo
Writer
Raoul Coutard
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dangerous Moves
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dangerous Moves about?
During the Cold War, the World Chess Championship clashed complete opposites - personal and political.
Who directed Dangerous Moves?
Dangerous Moves was directed by Richard Dembo.
Who stars in Dangerous Moves?
The principal cast of Dangerous Moves includes Michel Piccoli, Alexandre Arbat, Liv Ullmann, Leslie Caron, Wojciech Pszoniak.
When was Dangerous Moves released and how long is it?
Dangerous Moves was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Dangerous Moves?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dangerous Moves was composed by Gabriel Yared.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dangerous Moves?
Dangerous Moves holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).