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The story of the 1978 World Chess Championship between the Soviet Communist Party's protege, Anatoly Karpov and the traitor and Soviet defector, Viktor Korchnoi. One of those instances in life where truth is stranger than fiction.
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chess
espionage
spy
cold war
soviet union
kgb
chess champion
chess tournament
chess match
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Questions about Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin
How long is Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin?
Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin has a runtime of 1h 25m (1 hour and 25 minutes).
Who directed Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin?
Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin was directed by Alan Byron and released in 2018.
What genre is Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin?
Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin is a Documentary film (2018).
Who stars in Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin?
The cast of Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin includes Anatoli Karpov, Viktor Korchnoi, Garry Kasparov, Viswanathan Anand.
What is the TMDB rating for Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin?
Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin has a TMDB rating of 8.5/10 based on 4 votes.
