The Great Chess Movie (1982)

The Great Chess Movie (1982) poster

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.

Director: Camille Coudari, Gilles Carle
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date:

Cast

Cinematography: Pierre Letarte, Thomas Vamos
Editing: Yves Leduc
Production: ONF | NFB, Société Radio-Canada
Country: Canada
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

board game

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Great Chess Movie about?
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.
Who directed The Great Chess Movie?
The Great Chess Movie was directed by Camille Coudari, Gilles Carle.
Who stars in The Great Chess Movie?
The Great Chess Movie stars Pascal Rollin, Anatoli Karpov, Viktor Kortchnoi, Fernando Arrabal, Boris Spassky, Bobby Fischer.
How long is The Great Chess Movie?
The Great Chess Movie has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
What genre is The Great Chess Movie?
The Great Chess Movie is a Documentary film.
Where was The Great Chess Movie produced?
The Great Chess Movie was produced in Canada.