

The Chess Players
Satyajit Ray's First Hindi feature Film
7.0(57)19772h 9m1
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.
TMDB
7.0/10
57 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- —
- Box office
- —
- Language
- Hindi
- chess
- based on short story
- colonial india
- 19th century
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Release dates
IndiaIN
- TheatricalU2 Oct 1977
United StatesUS
- Theatrical17 May 1978
Frequently asked questions
- When was The Chess Players released?
- The Chess Players was released on 2 October 1977.
- Where can I watch The Chess Players online?
- The Chess Players is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in India. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for The Chess Players?
- No verified Hindi trailer for The Chess Players is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of The Chess Players?
- The Chess Players holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 57 votes.
- Who directed The Chess Players?
- The Chess Players (1977) was directed by Satyajit Ray.
- How long is The Chess Players?
- The Chess Players runs for 2h 9m.











