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Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin (2018): Cast

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Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin is a 2018 documentary directed by Alan Byron, starring Viktor Korchnoi, Garry Kasparov and Anatoli Karpov. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and was made on a reported $250,000 budget.

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Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Alan Byron
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
Budget
$250K
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin About?

The premise of Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin without spoilers.

This film explores the captivating 1978 World Chess Championship, a tense rivalry between rising Soviet star Anatoly Karpov and veteran Viktor Korchnoi, who had defected from the Soviet Union. The competition became a symbolic clash between the Communist Party and a man who dared to defy them, revealing a dramatic story where reality surpassed even the most imaginative fiction.

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Cast & crew

Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin Cast

Viktor Korchnoi leads the cast, with Garry Kasparov and Anatoli Karpov. Directed by Alan Byron; 4 actors are credited in all.

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More from Alan Byron

More films directed by Alan Byron: The Beatles: Made on Merseyside, Princes of the Palace - The Royal British Family, Les Misérables: The History of the World’s Greatest Story and Queen Elizabeth II: The Diamond Celebration.

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Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin Trailers & Videos

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Closing Gambit (2018) Official Trailer

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Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget and post-credit scenes of Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin, each answered in a sentence.

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

Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin released?

Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin was released on October 26, 2018.

Who directed Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin?

Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin was directed by Alan Byron.

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Who is in the cast of Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin?

Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin stars Viktor Korchnoi, Garry Kasparov and Anatoli Karpov, among 4 credited actors.

What was the budget of Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin?

Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin had a reported budget of $250,000.

Does Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin have a post-credit scene?

No. Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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