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Chess in Concert (1989)

Movie ★ 10.0 117 min

Music

The story of a romantic triangle between two top players, an American and a Russian, in a world chess championship, and a woman who manages one and falls in love with the other, all in the context of the Cold War struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union. Concert production of the musical staged during the finals of the 1989 chess World Cup tournament in in Skellefteå, Sweden and broadcast on Swedish television.

Anders Eljas Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 30, 1989
Runtime
117 min
IMDb
tt31389971
Country
Language
,
Studio
, MCN Produktion, Skellefteå Kommun

Themes

Cast

Björn Ulvaeus Björn Ulvaeus Narrator Judy Kuhn Judy Kuhn Florence Murray Head Murray Head Freddie Tommy Körberg Tommy Körberg Anatoly Sissel Kyrkjebø Sissel Kyrkjebø Svetlana Johan Schinkler Molokov Anders Glenmark Anders Glenmark Arbiter

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Frequently asked questions

What is Chess in Concert about?
The story of a romantic triangle between two top players, an American and a Russian, in a world chess championship, and a woman who manages one and falls in love with the other, all in the context of the Cold War struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union. Concert production of the musical staged during the finals of the 1989 chess World Cup tournament in in Skellefteå, Sweden and broadcast on Swedish television.
Who directed Chess in Concert?
Chess in Concert was directed by Anders Eljas.
Who stars in Chess in Concert?
Chess in Concert stars Björn Ulvaeus, Judy Kuhn, Murray Head, Tommy Körberg.
When was Chess in Concert released?
Chess in Concert is a 1989 music film.
Where can I watch Chess in Concert?
You can watch Chess in Concert with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.