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Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin

2018·Movie
1h 25min
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1
IMDb7.1

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Strong craft, striking style.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Dark Humor3

World

Politics, history, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Complexity8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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The story of the 1978 World Chess Championship between the Soviet Communist Party's protege, Anatoly Karpov and the traitor and Soviet defector, Viktor Korchnoi. One of those instances in life where truth is stranger than fiction.
Chess ChampionshipCold War PoliticsBiographical DramaSoviet EraPsychological TensionIntrigue and BetrayalHistorical AccountStrategic Mind GamesGeopolitical Conflict

Crew

Directed by:
Alan Byron
Written by:
Alan Byron

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin?

1 h 25 min

Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin runs 1 h 25 min.

Is Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin?

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