Queen to Play

November. 05,2009      
Rating:
6.9
Trailer Synopsis Cast

Hélène, a housekeeper at a ritzy hotel in Corsica, is devoted to her family but lacks any passion in her own life. When she sees a handsome couple play a passionate game of chess, she becomes inspired to play herself. Hélène's working-class husband and spoiled daughter are soon bewildered by her obsession with chess. They also grow suspicious of Hélène's close relationship with Dr. Kröger, her eccentric American expat tutor.

Sandrine Bonnaire as  Hélène
Kevin Kline as  Kröger
Valérie Lagrange as  Maria
Francis Renaud as  Ange
Alexandra Gentil as  Lisa
Alice Pol as  Natalia
Élisabeth Vitali as  Marie-Jeanne
Jennifer Beals as  L’Américaine
Dominic Gould as  L’Américain
Laurence Colussi as  Pina

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