22 Feb 1981
Královská hra
Television play
Checkmate!
Short TV film upon the story of Ludwik Niemojski of the same title, which was a part of his "Incredible Stories". It tells about Bartolomeo, brilliant chess player, who had ruined his private life because of his passion for chess.
Top Billed Cast
Andrzej Łapicki Bartolomeo
Jan Kreczmar Englishman
Kazimierz Rudzki Author
Mieczysław Czechowicz James
Bogumił Kobiela Artist
Mieczysław Pawlikowski Angelika's Father
Ewa Wiśniewska Angelica
Wojciech Rajewski Jacobo
Ryszard Barycz Bartolomeo's Friend
Leonard Andrzejewski Sailor (uncredited)
Hanna Giza Woman in Angelika's House (uncredited)
Tadeusz Kosudarski obserwujący grę Jacoba z ojcem Angeliki (uncredited)
Andrzej Krasicki Sir Edward (uncredited)
Konrad Morawski Chess Demonstration Guest (uncredited)
Czesław Mroczek Chess Demonstration Guest (uncredited)
Adam Pawlikowski Sheik's Servant (uncredited)
Sylwester Przedwojewski Chess Demonstration Guest (uncredited)
Tadeusz Ross Sheik (uncredited)
Wojciech Skibiński Chess Spectator (uncredited)
Danuta Wodyńska Angelika's Mother (uncredited)
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