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  • Schwarz und weiß wie Tage und Nächte (1978)
  • TV Movie | 103 min | Drama
Schwarz und weiß wie Tage und Nächte (1978)
TV Movie | 103 min | Drama

A scientist who swore off playing chess after a nervous breakdown as a boy wunderkind, creates an undefeated chess program. But the Russian world champ beats Tommy Rosemund's masterwork in a televised match. So the West German ...See moreA scientist who swore off playing chess after a nervous breakdown as a boy wunderkind, creates an undefeated chess program. But the Russian world champ beats Tommy Rosemund's masterwork in a televised match. So the West German mathematician becomes a top chess pro himself, which the West German media boast will prove the superiority of Germany and democracy. The jowly, white-faced Rosemund believes that the entire Red Communist bloc is out to stop him from vanquishing their atheist pretty boy, Stefan Koruga, to become the next Bobby Fischer and a symbol that capitalism is preferable to socialism. Written by David Stevens See less
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Writers
Jochen Wedegärtner (teleplay) | Karl Heinz Willschrei (teleplay)
Composer
Cinematographer
Editor
Hannes Nikel (as Johannes Nikel)
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Updated Sep 13, 1978

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May 6, 1981 (United States)

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