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The Opera Game

  • TV Movie
  • 2019
  • 1h 18m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
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The Opera Game (2019)
BiographyDocumentaryDrama

1850's New Orleans chess prodigy, Paul Morphy's tortured life is examined.1850's New Orleans chess prodigy, Paul Morphy's tortured life is examined.1850's New Orleans chess prodigy, Paul Morphy's tortured life is examined.

  • Directors
    • Marshall Woodworth
    • Wendy Fleetwood
    • Monty Ross
  • Writers
    • Simeon Barrett Marsalis
    • Ken Mask
  • Stars
    • Clarke Peters
    • Jaqueline Fleming
    • Blaine Kern III
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    39
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Marshall Woodworth
      • Wendy Fleetwood
      • Monty Ross
    • Writers
      • Simeon Barrett Marsalis
      • Ken Mask
    • Stars
      • Clarke Peters
      • Jaqueline Fleming
      • Blaine Kern III
    • 3User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Clarke Peters
    Clarke Peters
    • Narrator
    Jaqueline Fleming
    Jaqueline Fleming
    • Malvina
    Blaine Kern III
    Blaine Kern III
    • Paul Morphy
    Michael Patrick Lane
    Michael Patrick Lane
    • General Slidell
    Evan Daigle
    Evan Daigle
    • Adult Edward Morphy
    Brian Stapf
    Brian Stapf
    • Alonso Morphy
    Peyton Wich
    • Young Edward Morphy
    Lucky Johnson
    • Mason
    Jaden Francis
    Jaden Francis
    • Young Malvina
    Idella Johnson
    Idella Johnson
    • Simone
    Karen Kaia Livers
    Karen Kaia Livers
    • Magistrate…
    Adella Gautier
    • Ory
    Archie Sampier
    • Jesse
    Monika Guiberteau
    Monika Guiberteau
    • Olivia
    Barry Fisher
    • Johann Lowenthal
    Ryan Grego
    • Young Paul Morphy
    Bianca Jaconetty
    Bianca Jaconetty
    • Ashley
    Brad Blanchard
    Brad Blanchard
    • Rules Official
    • Directors
      • Marshall Woodworth
      • Wendy Fleetwood
      • Monty Ross
    • Writers
      • Simeon Barrett Marsalis
      • Ken Mask
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Paul Morphy attended what is now Tulane University. At that time it was known as the University of Louisiana.
    • Goofs
      While taking place in the 1850's, for most of the scenes, a type of plastic chess set that first appeared around 1970 is used.

    User reviews3

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    9/10

    Impressive Movie

    I have to admit that I was pleasantly surprised with this movie. The actors were quite refreshing, and the storyline was impressive. The reason for my 9/10 rating is I would love for this movie to have been longer. I really enjoyed it..
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    • Feb 23, 2021
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    • Release date
      • February 3, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    • Production company
      • Ken Mask Studios
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 18 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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