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

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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.

Director: Alan Byron
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Production: Screenbound Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Cold War: Espionage and Secrets, Cold War Espionage and Spy Master Secrets

Keywords

chess, espionage, spy, cold war, soviet union, kgb, chess champion, chess tournament, chess match

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin about?
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.
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.
Who stars in Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin?
Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin stars Anatoli Karpov, Viktor Korchnoi, Garry Kasparov, Viswanathan Anand.
How long is Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin?
Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin?
Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin is a Documentary film.
Where was Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin produced?
Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin?
The themes of Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin include: Cold War: Espionage and Secrets, Cold War Espionage and Spy Master Secrets.