Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993)
Every journey begins with a single move.
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
Release Date: August 13, 1993
Cast
- Max Pomeranc - Josh Waitzkin
- Joe Mantegna - Fred Waitzkin
- Joan Allen - Bonnie Waitzkin
- Ben Kingsley - Bruce Pandolfini
- Laurence Fishburne - Vinnie
- Michael Nirenberg - Jonathan Poe
- Robert Stephens - Poe's Teacher
- David Paymer - Kalev
- Hal Scardino - Morgan
- William H. Macy - Tunafish Father
Screenplay
- Steven Zaillian (Screenplay)
- Fred Waitzkin (Novel)
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.