Chess

Starring: Alessandro Nivola, David Oyelowo, Jon Abrahams

Release Date: 2009
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Synopsis: The story chronicles the life of Leonard Chess (Nivola), a self-made music impresario and renowned record company executive who brought blues into the public eye and jump-started the careers of some of the music industry's biggest names, including Muddy Waters and Chuck Berry.



Three Stars In 'Chess' Biopic

Tuesday, February 12th, 2008

Alessandro Nivola, David Oyelowo and Jon Abrahams will sail the musical waters together in the feature biopic "Chess." Jerry Zaks is directing. The story chronicles the life of Leonard Chess (Nivola), a self-made music impresario and renowned record company executive who brought blues into the public eye and jump-started the careers of some of the music industry's biggest names, including Muddy Waters and Chuck Berry. Read more...