Overview

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.

Cast

Tony Leung Ka-fai, John Shum Kin-Fun, Yim Ho, Yang Lin, Wong Sing Fong, King Shih-chieh, John Chan Koon-Chung, Liu Ming

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What is "King of Chess" about?

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.

When was "King of Chess" released?

King of Chess was released in 1991.

Who stars in "King of Chess"?

The cast includes Tony Leung Ka-fai, John Shum Kin-Fun, Yim Ho, Yang Lin.