Bobby Fischer Against the World (2011)
The first documentary feature to explore the tragic and bizarre life of the late chess master Bobby Fischer.
Director: Liz Garbus
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: June 6, 2011
Cast
- Bobby Fischer - Himself (archive footage)
- Henry Kissinger - Himself
- Harry Benson - self
- Garry Kasparov - self
- Judit Polgar - Self
- Larry Evans - Self
- Asa Hoffmann - Self
Music: Philip Sheppard
Cinematography: Robert Chappell
Editing: Michael Levine, Karen Schmeer
Production: Moxie Firecracker Films, LM Media Production, HBO Documentary Films
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $90,511
Original Language: en
Themes
The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Olympic Spirit and Sports
Keywords
sports, obsession, child prodigy, chess champion, celebrity, chess tournament, troubled childhood, mental instability, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bobby Fischer Against the World about?
- The first documentary feature to explore the tragic and bizarre life of the late chess master Bobby Fischer.
- Who directed Bobby Fischer Against the World?
- Bobby Fischer Against the World was directed by Liz Garbus.
- Who stars in Bobby Fischer Against the World?
- Bobby Fischer Against the World stars Bobby Fischer, Henry Kissinger, Harry Benson, Garry Kasparov, Judit Polgar, Larry Evans.
- How long is Bobby Fischer Against the World?
- Bobby Fischer Against the World has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Bobby Fischer Against the World?
- Bobby Fischer Against the World is a Documentary, Drama film.
- How much did Bobby Fischer Against the World gross?
- Bobby Fischer Against the World grossed $90,511 worldwide.
- Where was Bobby Fischer Against the World produced?
- Bobby Fischer Against the World was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Bobby Fischer Against the World?
- The themes of Bobby Fischer Against the World include: The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Olympic Spirit and Sports.