Movie Description

Schachnovelle

(1960)

Overview

Werner von Basil, a Austrian intellectual, was captured by the Nazis in 1938. They want to break him to confess smuggling. Without any mental sustenance, the only thing left to keep his mind busy is an old tactics book for chess.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleSchachnovelle

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1960-09-02

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 42m

Production CompaniesRoxy Film

Genres

  • Drama