The Chess Players (1977)
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. Based on Munshi Premchand's short story of the same name. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation in 2010.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Satyajit Ray
Writing:
- Javed Siddiqui
- Satyajit Ray
- Munshi Premchand
Stars:
Release Date: 1977-10-02
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- Country: IN
- Language: हिन्दी | اردو
- Runtime: 129
Nafisa
General Outram
Mirza Sajjad Ali
Mir Roshan Ali
Khurshid
Queen Mother
Munshi
Prime Minister
Aqueel
Capt. Weston
Hirya
Wajid Ali Shah
Narrator (voice)
