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Computer Chess

Computer Chess

An artificially intelligent comedy

20136.11h 31m

Overview

At the American Computer Chess Convention, enthusiasts gather to pit their programs against other computer chess programs and human players in a tournament for a grand prize of $7500.

Directed by Andrew Bujalski
Written by Andrew Bujalski
Produced by Houston King, Alex Lipschultz
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Top Cast

P

Patrick Riester

Bishton

M

Myles Paige

Papageorge

J

James Curry

Carbray

R

Robin Schwartz

Shelly

G

Gerald Peary

Henderson

Wiley Wiggins

Wiley Wiggins

Beuscher

K

Kriss Schludermann

ADVANTAGE Member

A

Annie La Ganga

Carol

Themes & Keywords

hotelartificial intelligence (a.i.)computerchessnerdmockumentarychess tournamentplaying chesscomputer programming1980s

About Computer Chess

Computer Chess is a comedy film released in 2013 exploring themes of hotel, artificial intelligence (a.i.), computer, chess, nerd, mockumentary. Directed by Andrew Bujalski, it stars Patrick Riester, Myles Paige, James Curry. At the American Computer Chess Convention, enthusiasts gather to pit their programs against other computer chess programs and human players in a tournament for a grand prize of $7500.

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