Capablanca
Originally released in 1987. Capablanca is a drama film. directed by Manuel Herrera.
Starring Galina Belyaeva, César Évora, and Eslinda Núñez
Synopsis
1925. José Raúl Capablanca, a famous Cuban chess player and employee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, arrives in Moscow for an international chess tournament. The trip, taking place under Machado's dictatorship, casts doubt on his future in this position. The film shows Capablanca's dramatic matches with Lasker, Tartakower, and Bogolubov, his tragic love for Bolshoi Theatre ballerina Sasha Mozhaeva, and a simultaneous game in which he lost to the very young Mikhail Botvinnik.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Gorky Film Studios
- ICAIC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capablanca about?
1925. José Raúl Capablanca, a famous Cuban chess player and employee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, arrives in Moscow for an international chess tournament. The trip, taking place under Mach...
Who directed Capablanca?
Capablanca was directed by Manuel Herrera.
When was Capablanca released?
Capablanca was released on June 11, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Capablanca?
The main cast of Capablanca includes Galina Belyaeva, César Évora, Eslinda Núñez, Adolfo Llauradó, Boris Nevzorov.