Movie

Chess in Concert

★ 10.0(1)19891h 57m

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Good to know

Director: Anders Eljas
Release date: 1989-12-30
Runtime: 1h 57m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Sweden
Studio: SVT

About Chess in Concert

Chess in Concert is a 1989 movie in the Music genre, directed by Anders Eljas, starring Björn Ulvaeus, Judy Kuhn and Murray Head. It has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes. It holds an average rating of 10.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Chess in Concert in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Björn Ulvaeus

Narrator

Judy Kuhn

Florence

Murray Head

Freddie

Tommy Körberg

Anatoly

Sissel Kyrkjebø

Svetlana

Johan Schinkler

Molokov

Anders Glenmark

Arbiter

Themes & keywords

concertlove trianglecold warchess tournamentimpossible lovemusical theatersymphony orchestra

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Chess in Concert in Japan?+

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Is Chess in Concert on Netflix?+

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How long is Chess in Concert?+

Chess in Concert has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

Who stars in Chess in Concert?+

Chess in Concert stars Björn Ulvaeus, Judy Kuhn, Murray Head, Tommy Körberg and Sissel Kyrkjebø.

When did Chess in Concert come out?+

Chess in Concert is a 1989 movie directed by Anders Eljas.

What genre is Chess in Concert?+

Chess in Concert is Music film.

Who directed Chess in Concert?+

Chess in Concert was directed by Anders Eljas.