Movies like The Chess Players (1977)

Name: Movies Similar to The Chess Players (1977)
Director: Satyajit Ray
Genre: Comedy, Drama, History
Released: 1977-10-02
Duration: 129 Min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Sanjeev Kumar, Saeed Jaffrey, Shabana Azmi

The Chess Players (1977)

IndiaNR129Min

7.5 ( 4K Votes )

91 %

Set in 1850s colonial India, 'The Chess Players' depicts the noblemen of Lucknow who are obsessed with playing chess while oblivious to the annexation of their kingdom by the British. The two main characters, Mirza and Saida, are more interested in indulging in pleasures than taking part in the political affairs that affect their lives. As they play a game of chess, their apathy towards the consequences of colonization becomes evident. The movie explores themes of loss of power, political incompetence, and the clash of cultures.