Queen to Play (2009)

11/05/2009 1h 37m

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Overview

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.

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Cast Ages at Release

Sandrine Bonnaire

as Hélène

Born 05/31/1967, age

Kevin Kline

as Kröger

Born 10/24/1947, age

Valérie Lagrange

as Maria

Born 02/25/1942, age

Francis Renaud

as Ange

Born 09/27/1967, age

Alexandra Gentil

as Lisa

Born 11/09/1991, age

Alice Pol

as Natalia

Born 12/03/1982, age

Jennifer Beals

as L’Américaine

Born 12/19/1963, age