About this movie
Some sporting victories are about more than just claiming a title. Some of them go down in history. The film follows the most dramatic and legendary showdown in the history of chess – the match between Anatoly Karpov, then world champion, and Viktor Korchnoi, a recent emigrant from the USSR. In this battle between two outstanding chess players, a duel of personalities under immense psychological pressure, the stakes are incomprehensibly high.
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The World Champion
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Quick facts
Year
2021
Runtime
2h 25m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.1/10
Votes
36
Genre
Drama
Director
Language
RU
Budget
$7.5M
Cast
chess
chess champion
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Questions about The World Champion
How long is The World Champion?
The World Champion has a runtime of 2h 25m (2 hours and 25 minutes).
Who directed The World Champion?
The World Champion was directed by Alexey Sidorov and released in 2021.
What genre is The World Champion?
The World Champion is a Drama film (2021).
Who stars in The World Champion?
The cast of The World Champion includes Konstantin Khabenskiy, Ivan Yankovsky, Vladimir Vdovichenkov, Victor Dobronravov, Viktor Sukhorukov.
What is the TMDB rating for The World Champion?
The World Champion has a TMDB rating of 6.1/10 based on 36 votes.
