Rochade
Synopsis
At the centre of Peter Patzak's existentialist film noir stands the hopeless struggle against the arms mafia in Czechoslovakia and its connections with Austria after the fall of the iron curtain.
Top Cast
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Michael York
Paul Grumbach
Iris Berben
Zdenka
Ernst Schröder
Melkovic
Karim Allaoui
the man in the pinstripe suit
Jed Curtis
the American
Zdeněk Podhůrský
Karel
Dušan Lenci
the thin man
Marián Zednikovič
Jaroslav Filip
Josef Nedorost
Tomáš Žilinčík
Teodor Piovarči
Ivo Gogál
Michal Monček
Dušan Lenci
Ladislav Konrád
Katarína Kolajová
Release History & Theatrical Window
Bratislava
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Patzak
- Screenplay & Story
- Ladislav Mňačko, Peter Patzak
- Original Score
- Christian Kolonovits
- Original Title
- Rochade
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Slovak
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Studio Tri, ORF, Fernsehproduktion Dr. Heinz Scheiderbauer, Slovenská televízia Bratislava
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Patzak
Ladislav Mňačko, Peter Patzak
Christian Kolonovits
Martin Stingl
Michou Hutter
Sigi Borutta, Rudolf Biermann
Department Leadership Roster
Heidi Melinc
Costume Design
Martin Stingl
Director of Photography
Peter Patzak
Director
Peter Patzak
Writer
Michou Hutter
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Rochade.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rochade
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rochade about?
At the centre of Peter Patzak's existentialist film noir stands the hopeless struggle against the arms mafia in Czechoslovakia and its connections with Austria after the fall of the iron curtain.
Who directed Rochade?
Rochade was directed by Peter Patzak.
Who stars in Rochade?
The principal cast of Rochade includes Michael York, Iris Berben, Ernst Schröder, Karim Allaoui, Jed Curtis.
When was Rochade released and how long is it?
Rochade was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Rochade?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rochade was composed by Christian Kolonovits.