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The Chess Players

Satyajit Ray's First Hindi feature Film

7.1(59)19772h 9m2

In the year 1856, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah is the King of Awadh, one of the last independent kingdoms of India. The British intend to control this rich land and send General Outram to clear way for an annexation. Pressure is mounting amidst intrigue and political maneuvers, but the Nawab whiles away his time in pursuit of pleasure and religious practice. The court is of no help either — noblemen Mir and Mirza ignore all duties and spend their days playing endless games of chess.

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Status
Released
Budget
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Box office
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Language
Hindi
  • chess
  • based on short story
  • colonial india
  • 19th century

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Behind the camera

Director

Satyajit Ray

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India

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Release dates

  • IndiaIN

    • TheatricalU2 Oct 1977
  • United StatesUS

    • Theatrical17 May 1978

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The Chess Players was released on 2 October 1977.

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