King of Chess (1991) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
King of Chess (1991) — Two independent stories involving chess wizards are interwoven to satirize the politics…
King of Chess (1991) Storyline
Two independent stories involving chess wizards are interwoven to satirize the politics of the Chinese Cultural Revolution as well as Taiwan's capitalist boom of the 1970's.
Full Cast & Crew
- Tony Leung Ka-fai as Wang Yisheng
- John Shum Kin-Fun as Ching Ling
- Yim Ho as Chung
- Yang Lin as Jade mui
- Wong Sing Fong as Little Chess King
- King Shih-chieh as Lanky Ngai
- John Chan Koon-Chung as Prof. Lau Yue Bok
- Liu Ming as Vice Chairman Lam
- O Sing-Pui
Why Watch King of Chess?
The Vibe: King of Chess is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama movie from 1991. Directed by Tsui Hark, and starring Tony Leung Ka-fai, John Shum Kin-Fun, Yim Ho Two independent stories involving chess wizards are interwoven to satirize the politics of the Chinese Cultural Revolution as well as Taiwan's capitalist boom of the 1970's.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.7/10, King of Chess retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy movies, King of Chess deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Movie Details & Production
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