Checkmate: Strategy of a Revolution
Trailer: Checkmate: Strategy of a Revolution
Year: 2003
Genre: Documentary
Studio: Gunnar Dedio for Looks Film
Director: Susanne Brandstätter
Cast:
Crew: Axel Schneppat (Director of Photography), Hans-Peter Eckardt (Director of Photography), Susanne Brandstätter (Director), Roland Possehl (Editor)
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