Frequently Asked Questions

Who directed King of Chess?

King of Chess was directed by Yim Ho and Tsui Hark.

Is King of Chess worth watching?

King of Chess holds an average rating of 6.8/10 on TMDB, and it lands best with fans of drama. Join the discussion below to add your take.

How long is King of Chess?

King of Chess runs for 1h 50min, and was released in 1991.

King of Chess

Name: King of Chess
Genre: Drama
Released: 1991
Duration: 110 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Tony Leung Ka-fai, John Shum Kin-fun, Yim Ho, Yang Lin, Wong Sing Fong

1991

1h 50min

6.8

Drama

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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.