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Chess in Concert

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2009 · 142 min Music
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Year 2009
Country United Kingdom
Genre Music
Director Hugh Wooldridge
Runtime 142 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.8/10 (6 votes)

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The concert staging builds its dramatic force through the interplay of bombastic ensemble pieces and intimate vocal performances, while the iconic score by Andersson and Rice explores themes of political rivalry and personal desire. Director Nick Morris relies on the raw energy of a live orchestra and the committed cast to breathe new life into the classic rock opera.

What lingers after the final note is the sheer theatrical power of a story where geopolitics and the human heart are played on the same board. It's a reminder of musical theatre's ability to tackle grand ideas with emotional precision. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Hugh Wooldridge

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