Where to Watch The Chess Players (1978)

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We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'The Chess Players' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the fundamentals of how you can watch 'The Chess Players' right now, here are some particulars about the Devki Chitra drama flick.

Released May 17th, 1978, 'The Chess Players' stars Shabana Azmi The movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 9 min, and received a score of 71 (out of 100) on TMDb, which put together reviews from 47 top s.

Curious to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "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. Based on Munshi Premchand's short story of the same name. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation in 2010."

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