Black and White Like Day and Night
Schwarz und weiß wie Tage und Nächte
Synopsis
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.
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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
Eberhard Stanjek
Moderator
Annemarie Wendl
Ärztin
Anton Petje
Sandi Čolnik
France Severkar
Matija Barl
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wolfgang Petersen
- Screenplay & Story
- Jochen Wedegärtner, Karl Heinz Willschrei
- Original Score
- Klaus Doldinger
- Original Title
- Schwarz und weiß wie Tage und Nächte
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Monaco Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wolfgang Petersen
Jochen Wedegärtner, Karl Heinz Willschrei
Klaus Doldinger
Jörg-Michael Baldenius
Hannes Nikel
Georg Althammer, Gunther Witte
Department Leadership Roster
Wolfgang Petersen
Director
Hannes Nikel
Editor
Isolde Nist
Costume Design
Georg Althammer
Producer
Nikola Hoeltz
Costume Design
Jörg-Michael Baldenius
Director of Photography
Klaus Doldinger
Original Music Composer
Jochen Wedegärtner
Screenplay
Karl Heinz Willschrei
Screenplay
Gunther Witte
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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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?
The principal cast of Black and White Like Day and Night includes Bruno Ganz, Gila von Weitershausen, Ljuba Tadić, Gudrun Vaupel, Alexander Hegarth.
When was Black and White Like Day and Night released and how long is it?
Black and White Like Day and Night was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Black and White Like Day and Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black and White Like Day and Night was composed by Klaus Doldinger.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black and White Like Day and Night?
Black and White Like Day and Night holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).