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The Chess Players

“Satyajit Ray's First Hindi feature Film”
Released: 1977

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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.

IMDB RATING

7.029

DIRECTOR

Satyajit Ray

WRITERS

- Satyajit Ray - Munshi Premchand
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🕓Running time: 2h 9m
💰Budget: $0
🎫Revenue: $0
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Sanjeev KumarSanjeev KumarMirza Sajjad Ali
Saeed JaffreySaeed JaffreyMir Roshan Ali
Amjad KhanAmjad KhanWajid Ali Shah
Shabana AzmiShabana AzmiKhurshid
Farida JalalFarida JalalNafisa
VeenaVeenaQueen Mother
David Abraham CheulkarDavid Abraham CheulkarMunshi
Victor BanerjeeVictor BanerjeePrime Minister
Farooq ShaikhFarooq ShaikhAqueel
Tom AlterTom AlterCapt. Weston
Leela MishraLeela MishraHirya
Barry JohnBarry John
Richard AttenboroughRichard AttenboroughGeneral Outram
Samarth NarainSamarth NarainKallu
Bhudo AdvaniBhudo AdvaniAbbajani
Kamu MukherjeeKamu Mukherjee
Uttamram NagarUttamram Nagar
Khairatilal LahoriKhairatilal Lahori
Pradip ShankarPradip Shankar
Ashfaq MirzaAshfaq Mirza
Amrit Bhushan GujralAmrit Bhushan Gujral
Ramesh KhoslaRamesh Khosla
Shaik FaridShaik Farid
Madan SudanMadan Sudan
Saswati SenSaswati SenDancer (uncredited)
Amitabh BachchanAmitabh BachchanNarrator (voice)







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