Released:
1994-11-19

Overview:
In 19th century, a disillusioned priest helps a young boy drifter who's a chess wunderkind to move on up in life and social structures using his talent. Years later, he's a success, but game of life and love has higher stakes than chess.

Director:
Yves Hanchar

Runtime:
1h 50min

Genre:
Comedy, Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Pierre Richard
  as
  Ambroise
• 
  Catherine Deneuve
  as
  Marquise
• 
  Denis Lavant
  as
  Max
• 
  James Wilby
  as
  Lord Staunton
• 
  Hilde Heijnen
  as
  Anne-Lise