Chess in Concert
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anders Eljas
- Screenplay & Story
- Björn Ulvaeus, Tim Rice
- Original Score
- Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson
- Original Title
- Chess in Concert
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- English, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- SVT, MCN Produktion, Skellefteå Kommun
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anders Eljas
Björn Ulvaeus, Tim Rice
Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson
Göran Zackari
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Cottino
Production Design
Jan-Thomas Ölund
Production Design
Ann-Sofie Börjesson
Production Design
Göran Zackari
Producer
Helene Bergsten
Production Design
Björn Ulvaeus
Original Music Composer
Benny Andersson
Original Music Composer
Anders Eljas
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chess in Concert
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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?
The principal cast of Chess in Concert includes Björn Ulvaeus, Judy Kuhn, Murray Head, Tommy Körberg, Sissel Kyrkjebø.
When was Chess in Concert released and how long is it?
Chess in Concert was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Chess in Concert?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chess in Concert was composed by Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson.
Is Chess in Concert based on a book or true story?
Chess in Concert is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Tim Rice".