The Chess Players
Satyajit Ray's First Hindi feature Film
Not Rated
Drama
Starring: Sanjeev Kumar, Saeed Jaffrey, Amjad Khan, Shabana Azmi, Farida Jalal
Writer: Munshi Premchand, Satyajit Ray, Munshi Premchand, Satyajit Ray, Shama Zaidi
Release Date:
October 2, 1977
October 2, 1977
Ratings:
7.0 / 10
7.0 / 10
Director:
Satyajit Ray
Satyajit Ray
Companies:
Devki Chitra
Devki Chitra
Overview
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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