The Dark Horse 2014 Movie

IMDB Rating 7.5  (6K)
A brilliant but troubled New Zealand chess champion finds purpose by teaching underprivileged children about the rules of chess and life. More details

Directors

James Napier Robertson

Cast

Cliff CurtisJames RollestonKirk Torrance

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