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Chess (2009)

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Overview

Director:
Jerry Zaks
Writers:
Robert Conte (screenplay)
Peter Martin Wortmann (screenplay)
Genre:
Drama
Plot:
The life story of legendary record producer Leonard Chess, founder of Chess Records, the label that helped popularize Blues music during the 1950s and '60s. | add synopsis
Production Notes/Status:
Status:
Post-production
Comments:

Status Updated:
3 July 2008
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Cast

 (Credited cast)

Alessandro Nivola ... Leonard Chess

Jon Abrahams ... Phil Chess

David Oyelowo ... Muddy Waters

Lisa Goldstein ... Sheva Chess

J.D. Evermore ... Jake

Heather Clark ... Waitress Deloris

Joe Chrest ... Malcolm Chisholm

Dominique DuVernay ... Core Swing Dancer

Marcus Lyle Brown ... Jess

Martha Twombly ... Passerby

Noell Coet ... Frances

Naima Imani Lett ... Chess Receptionist

Roy McCrerey ... Hank Lakin
Russell M. Haeuser ... Concert security guard
Cynthia LeBlanc ... Concert Fan
Elton LeBlanc ... Security Guard

Miko DeFoor ... Little Walter
Elise Kaywood ... Dancer
Rus Blackwell ... Missouri Sheriff
Brent Henry ... Police Officer
Brett Beoubay ... Bo Diddley's Manager

Joshua Davis ... Terry Chess

Chris Burnett ... Stage Manager

Ryan Puszewski ... Young Leonard Chess

Rodney Wiseman ... Dancer
Thomas Elliott ... Radio DJ

TJ Hassan ... Lonnie Johnson

Kermit Rolison ... Mr. Fitzgerald

Tendal Mann ... Marshall Chess
Earl Maddox ... Bar Owner

Ian Leson ... Alan Freed

Benjamin Pete Rose ... Young Phil Chess
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Additional Details

Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Filming Locations:
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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