The Chess Players (1977)

General Outram declares British rule over the kingdom of Oudh in Lucknow and demands that the king, who has shown no interest in the affairs of state, abdicate. Meanwhile, two noblemen meet for a game of chess, neglecting their families and the momentous political occasion engulfing their state.

Sandip Ray, Satyajit Ray, and Dulal Dutta editing Shatranj Ke Khilari / The Chess Players (1977) : r/IndianCinemaRegional

The Chess Players (Satyajit Ray, 1977)

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The Chess Players (1977)

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The Chess Players (1977)

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