Movie Description
Die Grünstein-Variante
(1985)Overview
The plot revolves around three men waiting to be deported in a prison. To escape the monotony, they form chess pieces from their bread rations, with which they then play against each other. Grünstein, a Polish Jew, proves to be a real talent, because although he is a beginner, he manages to defeat even the experienced player Lodeck, a German sailor, with his "Grünstein Variant".
Featured Crew
- Director : Bernhard Wicki
- Editor : Tanja Schmidbauer
- Cast : Klaus Schwarzkopf,Fred Düren,Rolf Hoppe,Jörg Gudzuhn,Arno Wyzniewski,Rolf Ludwig,Willi Schrade,Hubert Gleissner
Cast
Grieche
Grünstein
Gefängnisdirektor
Lodek
Kaminski
Garstecki
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Facts
Original TitleDie Grünstein-Variante
Status Released
Release Information
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1985-04-19
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 45m
Genres
- Drama
