Fool's Mate movie poster

Fool's Mate

August 31, 1989 1h 35m

Originally released in 1989. Fool's Mate is a drama film. directed by Mathieu Carrière.

Starring Victoria Tennant, Michael Marwitz, and Stuart Wilson

Synopsis

Matthieu Carriere, who once starred in German director Volkor Schlondorff's breakthrough film Young Torless, turns director himself for Fool's Mate. Michael Marwitz plays a once-famous concert pianist and chess whiz. He compromises his talents by casting his lot with a group of self-destructive druggies and gamblers. Marwitz' new circle of friends effectively ruins his marriage to Victoria Tennant, an English architect. Fool's Mate makes no effort to cheer up its audience, but this sort of fare apparently is what the European film-festival circuit thrives on.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 31, 1989 36 years ago
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Runtime 1h 35m 95 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • ZDF

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fool's Mate about?

Matthieu Carriere, who once starred in German director Volkor Schlondorff's breakthrough film Young Torless, turns director himself for Fool's Mate. Michael Marwitz plays a once-famous concert pian...

Who directed Fool's Mate?

Fool's Mate was directed by Mathieu Carrière.

How long is Fool's Mate?

Fool's Mate has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).

When was Fool's Mate released?

Fool's Mate was released on August 31, 1989 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Fool's Mate?

The main cast of Fool's Mate includes Victoria Tennant, Michael Marwitz, Stuart Wilson, Mareike Carrière, Peter Sattmann.