Chess in Concert(1989)
Chess in Concert 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.
Chess in Concert (1989) is a music film directed by Anders Eljas, released on December 30, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Björn Ulvaeus, Judy Kuhn, Murray Head and Tommy Körberg. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Anders Eljas
- Writers:
- Björn Ulvaeus, Tim Rice, Tim Rice
- Producers:
- Göran Zackari
- Composer:
- Benny Andersson
- Production:
- SVT, MCN Produktion, Skellefteå Kommun
- Status:
- Released
Chess in Concert Cast & Crew
Main cast
Björn Ulvaeus
as Narrator
Judy Kuhn
as Florence
Murray Head
as Freddie
Tommy Körberg
as Anatoly
Sissel Kyrkjebø
as Svetlana
- Johan Schinkler
Johan Schinkler
as Molokov
Anders Glenmark
as Arbiter
Key crew
Directed by Anders Eljas, written by Björn Ulvaeus, Tim Rice and Tim Rice, produced by Göran Zackari.
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Chess in Concert – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Chess in Concert?
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The main cast of Chess in Concert (1989) includes Björn Ulvaeus, Judy Kuhn, Murray Head, Tommy Körberg and Sissel Kyrkjebø. The film was directed by Anders Eljas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Chess in Concert released?
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Chess in Concert was released on December 30, 1989 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is Chess in Concert worth watching?
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Chess in Concert (1989) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.