Chess in Concert (2009)
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.
Director: Hugh Wooldridge
Genre: Music
Runtime: 142 min
Release Date: June 17, 2009
Cast
- Josh Groban - Anatoly Sergievsky
- Idina Menzel - Florence Vassy
- Adam Pascal - Frederic Trumper
- David Bedella - Alexander Molokov
- Kerry Ellis - Svetlana Sergievsky
- Clarke Peters - Walter de Courcy
- Marti Pellow - The Arbiter
- Tim Rice - Host
Screenplay
- Tim Rice
- Tim Rice (Lyricist)
- Björn Ulvaeus (Lyricist)
- Tim Rice (Musical)
- Tim Rice (Novel)
Editing: Gary Bradley
Production: Warner Music Entertainment, KQED
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Spectacle
Keywords
central intelligence agency (cia), chess, italy, 1970s, soviet union, kgb, bangkok, thailand, thailand, musical, based on play or musical, chess tournament, political intrigue , concert film, xenophobia, 1980s
Trailer
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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.
- Who directed Chess in Concert?
- Chess in Concert was directed by Hugh Wooldridge.
- Who stars in Chess in Concert?
- Chess in Concert stars Josh Groban, Idina Menzel, Adam Pascal, David Bedella, Kerry Ellis, Clarke Peters.
- How long is Chess in Concert?
- Chess in Concert has a runtime of 2h 22m (142 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 United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Chess in Concert?
- The themes of Chess in Concert include: Musical Spectacle.