Die Grünstein-Variante (1985)
Drama
Overview
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
- Klaus Schwarzkopf as Grieche
- Fred Düren as Grünstein
- Rolf Hoppe as Gefängnisdirektor
- Jörg Gudzuhn as Lodek
- Arno Wyzniewski as Kaminski
- Rolf Ludwig as Garstecki
- Willi Schrade as Wärter
- Hubert Gleissner as Wärter