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Checkerboard

1959 · 125 min Drama
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

In a small Gallic village, tourists are regaled by street entertainers and brash prostitutes. One of the tourists, a black girl named Bessie, falls in love with local villager Bob, and he with her. Soon racial tensions erupt volcanically among tourists and townsfolk alike. All is forgiven when the respective parents of the hero and heroine save the village's water supply.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Les tripes au soleil
Year 1959
Country France, Italy
Genre Drama
Director Claude Bernard-Aubert
Runtime 125 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (1 votes)

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Checkerboard has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.0/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1959. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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