Chess in Concert (1989)

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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.

Director: Anders Eljas
Genre: Music
Runtime: 117 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson
Production: SVT, MCN Produktion, Skellefteå Kommun
Country: Sweden
Language: English, svenska
Original Language: sv

Keywords

concert, love triangle, cold war, chess tournament, impossible love, musical theater, symphony orchestra

More Films by Director: Anders Eljas
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chess in Concert about?
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.
Who directed Chess in Concert?
Chess in Concert was directed by Anders Eljas.
Who stars in Chess in Concert?
Chess in Concert stars Björn Ulvaeus, Judy Kuhn, Murray Head, Tommy Körberg, Sissel Kyrkjebø, Johan Schinkler.
How long is Chess in Concert?
Chess in Concert has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
What genre is Chess in Concert?
Chess in Concert is a Music film.
Where was Chess in Concert produced?
Chess in Concert was produced in Sweden.