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.
Directed by Yves Hanchar
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Cast
Pierre Richard
Ambroise
Catherine Deneuve
Marquise
Denis Lavant
Max
James Wilby
Lord Staunton
Hilde Heijnen
Anne-Lise
Delphine Bibet
Suzanne
Henri Billen
Le Vieux Comté
Ronald Brandenburger
Orphelin
Benjamin Bricart
Orphelin
Harry Cleven
Le Dandy
Pascal Crochet
Armand
Olivier Da Silva
Orphelin
Pierre De Barquin
Orphelin
Yves Degen
L'Homme du tripot
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