Veteran communist grand master “Akiva” (Michel Piccoli) is in Geneva for the world chess championships against lapsed Soviet “Pavius” (Alexander Arbatt) and it’s quite a grudge match. He won’t even shake his opponent’s hand beforehand. It’s fairly clear that this older man has health issues, but his adversary is not without his own problems as his wife - whom he didn’t defect with - is now seeking a divorce and is…
Top Cast
Michel Piccoli
Akiva Liebskind
Alexandre Arbat
Pavius Fromm
Liv Ullmann
Marina Fromm
Leslie Caron
Henia Liebskind
Wojciech Pszoniak
Le grand maître Felton - l'équipe de Fromm
Jean-Hugues Anglade
Miller, l'équipe de Fromm
Daniel Olbrychski
Tac-Tac, l'équipe de Liebskind
Hubert Saint-Macary
Foldes
Michel Aumont
Stepan Ivanovitch Kerossian - l'équipe de Liebskind
Pierre Michaël
Yachvili
Serge Avédikian
Fadenko
Pierre Vial
Anton Heller
Bernhard Wicki
Pühl
Jacques Boudet
Stuffli
Benoît Régent
Barabal
Sylvie Granotier
Dombert
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FAQ about Dangerous Moves
What is Dangerous Moves about?
During the Cold War, the World Chess Championship clashed complete opposites - personal and political.
When was Dangerous Moves released?
Dangerous Moves was released in 1984.
What genres does Dangerous Moves belong to?
Dangerous Moves is categorised as Drama, Thriller.
Who stars in Dangerous Moves?
The cast of Dangerous Moves includes Michel Piccoli, Alexandre Arbat, Liv Ullmann, Leslie Caron, Wojciech Pszoniak.