What genre is The Great Chess Movie?

The Great Chess Movie is categorised as Documentary.

Who stars in The Great Chess Movie?

Pascal Rollin, Anatoli Karpov, Viktor Kortchnoi, Fernando Arrabal, Boris Spassky appear in the main cast.

Who directed The Great Chess Movie?

Camille Coudari directed The Great Chess Movie.

How long is The Great Chess Movie?

The Great Chess Movie runs for 1h 19m (79 minutes).

Is The Great Chess Movie worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch The Great Chess Movie?

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The Great Chess Movie (1982)

Name: The Great Chess Movie
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1982
Duration: 79 min
Cast: Pascal Rollin, Anatoli Karpov, Viktor Kortchnoi, Fernando Arrabal, Boris Spassky

Movie 1h 19m ★ 7.5/10

Good for tonight if you want to: teach me something

Documentary

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Released in 1982, The Great Chess Movie is a documentary movie. It is directed by Camille Coudari. The cast includes Pascal Rollin, Anatoli Karpov and Viktor Kortchnoi. The running time is 1h 19m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.5 out of 10.

68Tonight Score Very well rated, short enough for a weeknight, a classic.

Synopsis

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.

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Questions about The Great Chess Movie

What genre is The Great Chess Movie?: The Great Chess Movie is categorised as Documentary.
Who stars in The Great Chess Movie?: Pascal Rollin, Anatoli Karpov, Viktor Kortchnoi, Fernando Arrabal, Boris Spassky appear in the main cast.
Who directed The Great Chess Movie?: Camille Coudari directed The Great Chess Movie.
How long is The Great Chess Movie?: The Great Chess Movie runs for 1h 19m (79 minutes).
Is The Great Chess Movie worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 7.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch The Great Chess Movie?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.