

Overview
Short TV film upon the story of Ludwik Niemojski of the same title, which was a part of his "Incredible Stories". It tells about Bartolomeo, brilliant chess player, who had ruined his private life because of his passion for chess.
Top Cast

Andrzej Łapicki
Bartolomeo

Jan Kreczmar
Englishman

Kazimierz Rudzki
Author

Mieczysław Czechowicz
James

Bogumił Kobiela
Artist
Mieczysław Pawlikowski
Angelika's Father

Ewa Wiśniewska
Angelica

Wojciech Rajewski
Jacobo

Ryszard Barycz
Bartolomeo's Friend

Leonard Andrzejewski
Sailor (uncredited)

Hanna Giza
Woman in Angelika's House (uncredited)

Tadeusz Kosudarski
obserwujący grę Jacoba z ojcem Angeliki (uncredited)
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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