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Die Grünstein-Variante (1985)

★ 9.0/10 105 min Drama Germany German
Streaming: Not available

Description

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".

Top Cast

Klaus Schwarzkopf
Klaus Schwarzkopf Grieche
Fred Düren
Fred Düren Grünstein
Rolf Hoppe
Rolf Hoppe Gefängnisdirektor
Jörg Gudzuhn
Jörg Gudzuhn Lodek
Arno Wyzniewski
Arno Wyzniewski Kaminski
Rolf Ludwig
Rolf Ludwig Garstecki
Willi Schrade
Willi Schrade Wärter
Hubert Gleissner Wärter

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