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1938. While the Nazi troops march into Vienna, the lawyer Josef Bartok hastily tries to escape to the USA with his wife but is arrested by the Gestapo. Bartok remains steadfast and refuses to cooperate with the Gestapo that requires confidential information from him. Thrown into solitary confinement, Bartok is psychologically tormented for months and begins to weaken. However, when he steals an old book about chess it sets him on course to overcome the mental suffering inflicted upon him, until it becomes a dangerous obsession.
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- Where can I watch Chess Story online?
- You can stream Chess Story on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did Chess Story come out?
- Chess Story was released in 2021.
- What genre is Chess Story?
- Chess Story is a history, drama, and war film.
- How long is Chess Story?
- Chess Story runs about 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- Who stars in Chess Story?
- Chess Story stars Oliver Masucci, Albrecht Schuch, Birgit Minichmayr, and Rolf Lassgård.
- How is Chess Story rated?
- Chess Story currently scores 6.9 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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