Searching for Bobby Fischer(1993)
“Every journey begins with a single move.”
Overview
A seven-year-old chess prodigy refuses to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer.
Director
Steven Zaillian
Studio
Mirage Enterprises
Budget
$12M
Revenue
$7M
Cast
Max Pomeranc
as Josh Waitzkin
Joe Mantegna
as Fred Waitzkin
Joan Allen
as Bonnie Waitzkin
Ben Kingsley
as Bruce Pandolfini
Laurence Fishburne
as Vinnie
Michael Nirenberg
as Jonathan Poe
Robert Stephens
as Poe's Teacher
David Paymer
as Kalev
Hal Scardino
as Morgan
William H. Macy
as Tunafish Father
Vasek Simek
as Russian Park Player
Dan Hedaya
as Tournament Director
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1993
Runtime
1h 50m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$12M
Box Office
$7M
Production Companies
Mirage Enterprises • Scott Rudin Productions • Paramount Pictures
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What is Searching for Bobby Fischer about?▼
A seven-year-old chess prodigy refuses to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer.
Who directed Searching for Bobby Fischer?▼
Searching for Bobby Fischer was directed by Steven Zaillian and released in 1993. It is a drama film.
How long is Searching for Bobby Fischer?▼
Searching for Bobby Fischer has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
Who stars in Searching for Bobby Fischer?▼
The cast of Searching for Bobby Fischer includes Max Pomeranc as Josh Waitzkin, Joe Mantegna as Fred Waitzkin, Joan Allen as Bonnie Waitzkin, Ben Kingsley as Bruce Pandolfini, Laurence Fishburne as Vinnie and more.
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