Black and White Like Day and Night (1978)
A scientist who swore off playing chess after a nervous breakdown as a boy wunderkind, creates an undefeated chess program. But the Russian world champ beats Tommy Rosemund's masterwork in a televised match. So the West German mathematician becomes a top chess pro himself, which the West German media boast will prove the superiority of Germany and democracy. The jowly, white-faced Rosemund believes that the entire Red Communist bloc is out to stop him from vanquishing their atheist pretty boy, Stefan Koruga, to become the next Bobby Fischer and a symbol that capitalism is preferable to socialism.
Director: Wolfgang Petersen
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: October 10, 1978
Cast
- Bruno Ganz - Thomas Rosemund
- Gila von Weitershausen - Marie Rosemund
- Ljuba Tadić - Stefan Koruga
- Gudrun Vaupel - Mutter Rosemund
- Alexander Hegarth - Vater Rosemund
- Joachim Wichmann - Grünfeld
- René Deltgen - Lindford
- Alexis von Hagemeister - Wilke
- Markus Helis - Thomas als Kind
- Elke Schuessler - Marie als Kind
Screenplay
- Jochen Wedegärtner (Screenplay)
- Karl Heinz Willschrei (Screenplay)
Music: Klaus Doldinger
Cinematography: Jörg-Michael Baldenius
Editing: Hannes Nikel
Production: Monaco Film GmbH
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Wolfgang Petersen
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Black and White Like Day and Night about?
- A scientist who swore off playing chess after a nervous breakdown as a boy wunderkind, creates an undefeated chess program. But the Russian world champ beats Tommy Rosemund's masterwork in a televised match. So the West German mathematician becomes a top chess pro himself, which the West German media boast will prove the superiority of Germany and democracy. The jowly, white-faced Rosemund believes that the entire Red Communist bloc is out to stop him from vanquishing their atheist pretty boy, Stefan Koruga, to become the next Bobby Fischer and a symbol that capitalism is preferable to socialism.
- Who directed Black and White Like Day and Night?
- Black and White Like Day and Night was directed by Wolfgang Petersen.
- Who stars in Black and White Like Day and Night?
- Black and White Like Day and Night stars Bruno Ganz, Gila von Weitershausen, Ljuba Tadić, Gudrun Vaupel, Alexander Hegarth, Joachim Wichmann.
- How long is Black and White Like Day and Night?
- Black and White Like Day and Night has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is Black and White Like Day and Night?
- Black and White Like Day and Night is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Black and White Like Day and Night produced?
- Black and White Like Day and Night was produced in Germany.