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The King Hunt

Jan 1, 2004

0h 19m

★ 0.0

Overview

A world-famous chess grandmaster is led into a game of psychological cat and mouse when he accepts a challenge from an overzealous fan.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Newfound Films Inc.

The King Hunt Trailers

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Cast

Sir Robert Nelson

Philip Dinn

Shane

Stephen Lush

Vivian

Elizabeth Pickard

Bartender

Craig Borwick

The Dreyev Question

Steve Cochrane

Cab Driver

Rick Denine

Bar Patron

Noah Hansen

Waitress

Krissy Holmes

Hotel Employee

Kerri MacDonald

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6.8

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