Pawn Sacrifice (2015)

On the board he fought the Cold War. In his mind he fought his madness.

Pawn Sacrifice (2015) poster

During the height of the Cold War, American chess prodigy Bobby Fischer finds himself caught between two superpowers when he challenges the Soviet Empire.

Director: Edward Zwick
Genre: Thriller, Drama
Runtime: 115 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: James Newton Howard
Cinematography: Bradford Young
Editing: Steven Rosenblum
Production: Gail Katz Productions, PalmStar Media
Country: United States of America
Language: Pусский, English
Budget: $19M
Box Office: $6M
Original Language: en

Keywords

chess, cold war, 1970s, victory, biography, chess champion, chess tournament, reykjavík, iceland

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pawn Sacrifice about?
During the height of the Cold War, American chess prodigy Bobby Fischer finds himself caught between two superpowers when he challenges the Soviet Empire.
Who directed Pawn Sacrifice?
Pawn Sacrifice was directed by Edward Zwick.
Who stars in Pawn Sacrifice?
Pawn Sacrifice stars Tobey Maguire, Peter Sarsgaard, Liev Schreiber, Michael Stuhlbarg, Lily Rabe, Sophie Nélisse.
How long is Pawn Sacrifice?
Pawn Sacrifice has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
What genre is Pawn Sacrifice?
Pawn Sacrifice is a Thriller, Drama film.
What is the budget of Pawn Sacrifice?
Pawn Sacrifice had a budget of $19M.
How much did Pawn Sacrifice gross?
Pawn Sacrifice grossed $6M worldwide.
Where was Pawn Sacrifice produced?
Pawn Sacrifice was produced in United States of America.