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Romantic comedy

Checkmate (2010): Cast

Checkmate (2010) movie poster

Checkmate is a 2010 romantic comedy directed by Jamshid Heydari, starring Akbar Abdi, Elnaz Shakerdoost and Behnoush Bakhtiari.

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Checkmate (2010) movie poster
Released
Director
Jamshid Heydari
Genres
Romance , Comedy
Original language
Persian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Checkmate About?

The premise of Checkmate without spoilers.

Behrouz, a young man plagued by constant failures, blames bad luck and repeatedly attempts suicide. His second attempt is thwarted by Parisa, an anxious psychology resident, who vows to end his misfortune and promises a turning point. Skeptical yet desperate, Behrouz threatens further attempts unless his fortunes change, launching a series of new adventures.

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Cast & crew

Checkmate Cast

Akbar Abdi leads the cast, with Elnaz Shakerdoost and Behnoush Bakhtiari. Directed by Jamshid Heydari; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Jamshid Heydari

One more film directed by Jamshid Heydari: The Disgraced.

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FAQ

Checkmate FAQ: Cast, Release Date & Director

Release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Checkmate, each answered in a sentence.

When was Checkmate released?

Checkmate was released on July 10, 2010.

Who directed Checkmate?

Checkmate was directed by Jamshid Heydari.

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Who is in the cast of Checkmate?

Checkmate stars Akbar Abdi, Elnaz Shakerdoost and Behnoush Bakhtiari, among 4 credited actors.

Does Checkmate have a post-credit scene?

No. Checkmate has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Checkmate in?

The original language of Checkmate is Persian.

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