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Master of the Game

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During World War II, an escaped Jewish prisoner (Uygar Aktan) challenges four Nazi officers to a game in order to change his fate.

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David Blaylock Village Voice 11/16/2004
The predictability of this deadly serious film becomes overwhelming even for viewers lost daydreaming of Hogan's Heroes. Go to Full Review V.A. Musetto New York Post 11/15/2004
1.5/4
Provides a few minor thrills, but overall is talky and implausible. Go to Full Review Joe Leydon Variety 11/15/2004
There's a provocative premise at the heart of Master of the Game, but uneven acting, indifferent direction and often laughably melodramatic dialogue blunt pointed ironies. Go to Full Review Film Threat 12/06/2005
4.5/5
Harvey S. Karten Compuserve 11/16/2004
B
Suspend disbelief and you'll respond to a fiercely intellectual exercise. Go to Full Review Chris Gore Film Threat 11/15/2004
4.5/5
A stunning piece of filmmaking. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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09/03/2008 There's a provocative premise at the heart of Master of the Game, but uneven acting, indifferent direction and melodramatic dialogue blunt pointed ironies. See more Read all reviews
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Jeff Stolhand

Director

Uygar Aktan

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Garry Peters

Commander Raster

Steven Chester Prince

Wolfgang

Alex Affolter

Roder

David Stokey

Keppler

Movie Info

Synopsis During World War II, an escaped Jewish prisoner (Uygar Aktan) challenges four Nazi officers to a game in order to change his fate.
Director
Jeff Stolhand
Producer
Alex Affolter, Uygar Aktan
Screenwriter
Uygar Aktan
Production Co
Digital Cinema Partners [us]
Rating
R (Some Language|Violence)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 39m