Plot — What is Checkerboard about?
In a small Gallic village, tourists are regaled by street entertainers and brash prostitutes. One of the tourists, a black girl named Bessie, falls in love with local villager Bob, and he with her. Soon racial tensions erupt volcanically among tourists and townsfolk alike. All is forgiven when the respective parents of the hero and heroine save the village's water supply.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1959 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | French |
| Runtime | 125 min |
| Audience Score | 70% (7.0/10, 2 votes) |
Checkerboard — FAQ
Is Checkerboard worth watching? Checkerboard holds a 7.0/10 rating from 2 viewers. In a small Gallic village, tourists are regaled by street entertainers and brash prostitutes. One of the tourists, a black girl named Bessie, falls in love with local villager Bob, and he with her. Soon racial tensions e
Who directed Checkerboard? Directed by Claude Bernard-Aubert.
Who is in the cast of Checkerboard? It stars Jacques Richard, Toto Bissainthe, Douta Seck, Grégoire Aslan, Roger Blin, Milly Vitale and more.
Where can I stream Checkerboard? You can stream Checkerboard on Cultpix. Availability may vary by region.
When did Checkerboard release? It released in 1959.
