Chess
Originally released in 2003. Chess is a drama film. directed by Lars Rudolfsson. With a runtime of 2h 8m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Helen Sjöholm, Tommy Körberg, and Josefin Nilsson
Synopsis
The first Swedish language stage version of Chess, starring Helen Sjöholm as Florence Vaszi, Josefin Nilsson as Svetlana Sergievskaja, Tommy Körberg as Anatolij Sergievskij, Anders Ekborg as Freddie Trumper and Per Myrberg as Alexander Molokov. The cast sing new lyrics in Swedish (written by Rudolfson, Jan Marks and Björn Ulvaeus) to tell a new version of the everchanging Chess story. A few new songs have been included (Chess continues to be a work in progress.) This version premiered in February 2002 at the Cirkus Theatre in Stockholm.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 12, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
2h 8m
128 minutes total
User Rating
8.7/10
Excellent (3 votes)
Language
SV
Original language
Country
Sweden
Production
Director
Top Cast
Helen Sjöholm
as Florence
Tommy Körberg
as Anatoly
Josefin Nilsson
as Svetlana
Anders Ekborg
as Freddie
Per Myrberg
as Molokov
Rolf Skoglund
as Domaren, Jean Jacques van Boren (The Arbiter)
Catharina Olsson
as Anna Petrovna, Svetlanas mor
Axel Larsson-Myrberg
as Michail, Anatolijs och Svetlanas son
Andreas Konvicka
as KGB-man Pasja
Johan Jern
as KGB-man Juri
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SV
Production Companies
- Mono Music AB
- SVT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chess about?
The first Swedish language stage version of Chess, starring Helen Sjöholm as Florence Vaszi, Josefin Nilsson as Svetlana Sergievskaja, Tommy Körberg as Anatolij Sergievskij, Anders Ekborg as Fred...
Who directed Chess?
Chess was directed by Lars Rudolfsson.
How long is Chess?
Chess has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).
When was Chess released?
Chess was released on November 12, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Chess?
The main cast of Chess includes Helen Sjöholm, Tommy Körberg, Josefin Nilsson, Anders Ekborg, Per Myrberg.