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Evan's Gambit

Evan's Gambit

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Evan's Gambit

"It's not a game if it drives you mad."

2019

2h 1m

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Drama

Overview

Two brothers, raised by a chess master, must battle head to head in the world's most competitive chess tournament.

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6 members

Writing

Kurt McCool

Evan Williams

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Directing

Brennan Huizinga

Owen Williams

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Ray Brazaski

Paul Williams

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Tyler Frank

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Amanda Simmons

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Kate Thomsen

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