The Chess Players
The Chess Players

The Chess Players

1977-10-02 | 129 min

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.

Genres

Drama

Cast

Sanjeev Kumar

Sanjeev Kumar

Saeed Jaffrey

Saeed Jaffrey

Amjad Khan

Amjad Khan

Shabana Azmi

Shabana Azmi

Farida Jalal

Farida Jalal

Veena

Veena

David Abraham Cheulkar

David Abraham Cheulkar

Victor Banerjee

Victor Banerjee

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