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King of Chess (1991)

I (HK) | Taiwan, Hong Kong | Mandarin, Cantonese | 109 min
Directed by: Ho Yim, Hark Tsui
6.9

Hong Kong ad man Ching (John Shum) is recruited by an old friend to boost the rating of a tv game show in Taiwan. After discovering a child with psychic abilities, he sets up a televised chess tournament between the boy and a power hungry champion. However, as the competition heats up, many ethical and moral issues begin to surface within this market and media driven environment. At the same time, Ching reminisces about his faithful encounter with a tragic chess master (Tony Leung Ka Fai) during the turbulent days of the Cultural Revolution in 1960s China.

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Release Date
Canada
(Toronto International Film Festival)
1991-09-06
Germany
(Berlin International Film Festival)
1992-02-21
Hong Kong
(Hong Kong International Film Festival)
1992-04
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)
King of Chess
(Original title)
棋王
China (Mandarin title)
Der Schachkönig
Germany (festival title)
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Parent Guide
Sex & Nudity
Unrated
Violence & Gore
Unrated
Profanity
Unrated
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Unrated
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Unrated