Plot — What is Passionate Pastime about?
Hans Richter's documentary on the game of chess. Narrated by Vincent Price. Outlines the history of chess from ancient times to the present and traces its origins in India, China, and Persia. Prints, painting, illuminated manuscripts, live photography and rare chess pieces are shown as well as chess figures designed after Picasso and Braque.
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| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1958 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 25 min |
Passionate Pastime — FAQ
Is Passionate Pastime worth watching? Hans Richter's documentary on the game of chess. Narrated by Vincent Price. Outlines the history of chess from ancient times to the present and traces its origins in India, China, and Persia. Prints, painting, illuminate
Who directed Passionate Pastime? Directed by Hans Richter.
Who is in the cast of Passionate Pastime? It stars Vincent Price, Darius Milhaud, Marcel Duchamp, Larry Evans.
Where can I stream Passionate Pastime? Streaming availability for Passionate Pastime is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Passionate Pastime release? It released in 1958.
