MOVIE · 1985
Die Grünstein-Variante
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".
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Die Grünstein-Variante
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Story
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".
CAST
Featured cast
Klaus SchwarzkopfGrieche
Fred DürenGrünstein
Rolf HoppeGefängnisdirektor
Jörg GudzuhnLodek
Arno WyzniewskiKaminski
Rolf LudwigGarstecki
Willi SchradeWärterMORE TO EXPLORE
