About this movie
In this Gilles Carle feature documentary on the game of chess, the international chess match is cast as a classic Western shoot-out. Three chess greats dominate the film: Russia's Anatoly Karpov; Viktor Korchnoi, a Russian defector; and American Bobby Fischer. Chess aficionados Camille Coudari and Fernando Arrabal analyze the personalities and strategies of the players and comment on the interplay of politics and chess.
Quick facts
Year
1982
Runtime
1h 19m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.5/10
Votes
2
Genre
Documentary
Director
Language
FR
Cast
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Questions about The Great Chess Movie
How long is The Great Chess Movie?
The Great Chess Movie has a runtime of 1h 19m (1 hour and 19 minutes).
Who directed The Great Chess Movie?
The Great Chess Movie was directed by Camille Coudari and released in 1982.
What genre is The Great Chess Movie?
The Great Chess Movie is a Documentary film (1982).
Who stars in The Great Chess Movie?
The cast of The Great Chess Movie includes Pascal Rollin, Anatoli Karpov, Viktor Kortchnoi, Fernando Arrabal, Boris Spassky.
What is the TMDB rating for The Great Chess Movie?
The Great Chess Movie has a TMDB rating of 7.5/10 based on 2 votes.
