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Knight Moves

"In a game of life and death... one wrong move could be his last..."

January 14, 1992 1h 56m 5.8/10 (234 votes)

Originally released in 1992. Knight Moves is a mystery/thriller film. directed by Carl Schenkel.

Starring Christopher Lambert, Diane Lane, and Tom Skerritt

Synopsis

A chess grandmaster is in a big tournament, and when his lover is found painted up and the blood drained out of her body he becomes a chief suspect. After he gets a call from the killer urging him to try and figure out the game, he cooperates with police and a psychologist to try and catch the killer, but doubts linger about the grandmaster's innocence as the string of grisly murders continues.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 14, 1992 34 years ago
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Runtime 1h 56m 116 minutes total
User Rating 5.8/10 Mixed (234 votes)
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Budget $9M Production budget
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Box Office $923.4K 0.1x return
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Language English Original language
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Country Germany + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$9,000,000
Revenue
$923,418

Production Companies

  • Cineplex Odeon Films
  • Cinevox Filmproduktion
  • Ink Slinger Productions
  • Knight Moves Productions
  • Lamb Bear Entertainment
  • Interstar

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Knight Moves about?

A chess grandmaster is in a big tournament, and when his lover is found painted up and the blood drained out of her body he becomes a chief suspect. After he gets a call from the killer urging him ...

Who directed Knight Moves?

Knight Moves was directed by Carl Schenkel.

How long is Knight Moves?

Knight Moves has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).

When was Knight Moves released?

Knight Moves was released on January 14, 1992 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Knight Moves?

The main cast of Knight Moves includes Christopher Lambert, Diane Lane, Tom Skerritt, Daniel Baldwin, Ferdy Mayne.

Is Knight Moves worth watching?

Knight Moves has a user rating of 5.8/10 based on 234 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.