The Bet

0:08:39 mins
United States
English

Synopsis

The Bet follows two chess legends—Leo Winsir, an old man with a legacy, and Derrick Fedway, a confident young prodigy—as they face off in a high-stakes game. The wager? If Derrick loses, he forfeits his prized boat. But if he wins, he takes Leo’s front tooth. With tension rising and a string tied around Leo’s tooth tightening with each move, the film blends psychological tension with dark humor and an unexpected twist.

Title: 

The Bet

Award Year: 

2025

Director: 

William O’Keefe

Casts: 

Roberto Ragone, Terry Nickerson, Tatiana Dominguez

Producer: 

Collin Wehr

Writer: 

William O’Keefe

Festival: 

2025

Category: 

short

Country: 

United States

Language: 

English

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