Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993)

08/13/1993 (US) • 1h 50m

Drama

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.

Top Billed Cast

Max Pomeranc

Josh Waitzkin

Joe Mantegna

Fred Waitzkin

Joan Allen

Bonnie Waitzkin

Ben Kingsley

Bruce Pandolfini

Michael Nirenberg

Jonathan Poe

Robert Stephens

Poe's Teacher


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$12,000,000.00

Revenue

$7,266,383.00

Keywords

new york city

chess

hustler

child prodigy

chess champion

chess tournament

winner

playing chess

chess match

pressure to perform

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