The Great Chess Movie(1982)
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The Great Chess Movie 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.
The Great Chess Movie (1982) is a documentary film directed by Camille Coudari, released on September 10, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 19m. It stars Pascal Rollin, Anatoli Karpov, Viktor Kortchnoi and Fernando Arrabal. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Camille Coudari
- Producers:
- Hélène Verrier
- Cinematographer:
- Pierre Letarte
- Production:
- ONF | NFB, Société Radio-Canada
- Status:
- Released
The Great Chess Movie Cast & Crew
Main cast
Pascal Rollin
as Narrator (voice)
Anatoli Karpov
as Self
- Viktor Kortchnoi
Viktor Kortchnoi
as Self
Fernando Arrabal
as Self
- Boris Spassky
Boris Spassky
as Self
Bobby Fischer
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Camille Coudari, produced by Hélène Verrier.
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The Great Chess Movie Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Great Chess Movie – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Great Chess Movie online?
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Who stars in The Great Chess Movie?
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The main cast of The Great Chess Movie (1982) includes Pascal Rollin, Anatoli Karpov, Viktor Kortchnoi, Fernando Arrabal and Boris Spassky. The film was directed by Camille Coudari. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Great Chess Movie released?
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The Great Chess Movie was released on September 10, 1982 and runs for 1h 19m.
Is The Great Chess Movie worth watching?
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The Great Chess Movie (1982) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.