Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993)

Every journey begins with a single move.

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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
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 110 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: James Horner
Cinematography: Conrad L. Hall
Editing: Wayne Wahrman
Production: Mirage Enterprises, Scott Rudin Productions, Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $12M
Box Office: $7M
Original Language: en

Keywords

new york city, chess, hustler, child prodigy, chess champion, chess tournament, playing chess, chess match, pressure to perform

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who stars in Searching for Bobby Fischer?
Searching for Bobby Fischer stars Max Pomeranc, Joe Mantegna, Joan Allen, Ben Kingsley, Laurence Fishburne, Michael Nirenberg.
How long is Searching for Bobby Fischer?
Searching for Bobby Fischer has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
What genre is Searching for Bobby Fischer?
Searching for Bobby Fischer is a Drama film.
What is the budget of Searching for Bobby Fischer?
Searching for Bobby Fischer had a budget of $12M.
How much did Searching for Bobby Fischer gross?
Searching for Bobby Fischer grossed $7M worldwide.
Where was Searching for Bobby Fischer produced?
Searching for Bobby Fischer was produced in United States of America.