Checkmate
Échec et mat
Synopsis
After his engagement party with beautiful Aline, Claude, a struggling writer, meets his two closest friends. The trio sets up a daring publicity stunt, involving a fake murder. The scheme backfires as the fake victim gets really dead.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Goupillières
- Original Title
- Échec et mat
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Pathé-Natan
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Frequently Asked Questions About Checkmate
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What is Checkmate about?
After his engagement party with beautiful Aline, Claude, a struggling writer, meets his two closest friends. The trio sets up a daring publicity stunt, involving a fake murder. The scheme backfires as the fake victim gets really dead.
Who directed Checkmate?
Checkmate was directed by Roger Goupillières.
Who stars in Checkmate?
The principal cast of Checkmate includes Dolly Davis, Ginette d'Yd, Jean Marchat, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Rolla Norman.
When was Checkmate released and how long is it?
Checkmate was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.