Checkmate!

Checkmate!

0h 28m 7.0/10

Overview

Short TV film upon the story of Ludwik Niemojski of the same title, which was a part of his "Incredible Stories". It tells about Bartolomeo, brilliant chess player, who had ruined his private life because of his passion for chess.

Director

Maria Starzeńska

Top Billed Cast

Bogumił Kobiela

Bogumił Kobiela

Artist

Jan Kreczmar

Jan Kreczmar

Englishman

Andrzej Łapicki

Andrzej Łapicki

Bartolomeo

Mieczysław Czechowicz

Mieczysław Czechowicz

James

Kazimierz Rudzki

Kazimierz Rudzki

Author

Mieczysław Pawlikowski

Mieczysław Pawlikowski

Angelika's Father

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