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2021•145 min•Drama

The World Champion

Is The World Champion a Hit or Flop?

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Is The World Champion worth watching? With a rating of 6.2/10, this Drama film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The World Champion Synopsis

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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Top Cast

Konstantin Khabenskiy
Konstantin KhabenskiyKorchnoi
Ivan Yankovsky
Ivan YankovskyKarpov
Vladimir Vdovichenkov
Vladimir VdovichenkovGradov
Victor Dobronravov
Victor DobronravovSergey Maksimov
Viktor Sukhorukov
Viktor SukhorukovViktor Baturinskiy
Diana Pozharskaya
Diana PozharskayaVeronika
Anatoly Kot
Anatoly KotIgor Zaytsev
Mikhail Troynik
Mikhail TroynikYuriy Balashov
Aleksandr Filippenko
Aleksandr FilippenkoLeonid Brezhnev
Larisa Shakhvorostova
Larisa ShakhvorostovaKarpov's mother

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The World Champion worth watching?

The World Champion has received mixed reviews with a 6.2/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama movies.

Is The World Champion hit or flop?

The World Champion has received average ratings (6.2/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The World Champion?

The World Champion is a Drama movie that 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 s...

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