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In 1972, young American chess champion Bobby Fischer traveled to Reykjavík, Iceland, for a match with Boris Spassky. Fred Waitzkin was smitten by the game as he was swept up in the temporary nationwide excitement, and inspired by Fischer's charisma, began to study the strategy of chess.
Aug 11, 1993 · A biographical drama about a chess prodigy who faces the challenges of becoming a champion like Bobby Fischer. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more.
- (43K)
- Biography, Drama, Sport
- Steven Zaillian
- 1993-08-11
A drama based on the true story of a chess prodigy who struggles to balance his passion and his family. Read critics' reviews, watch the trailer, and rent or buy the movie on Fandango at Home or Prime Video.
- (45)
- Steven Zaillian
- PG
- Joe Mantegna
Aug 11, 1993 · A film about a young chess prodigy and his parents, based on a true story. Roger Ebert praises the film's sensitivity and insight into the meaning of chess and the challenges of genius.
Oct 9, 2014 · Searching for Bobby Fischer - Trailer. Paramount Movies Digital. 132K subscribers. Like. 174K views 9 years ago. A father discovers that his seven-year-old son is a chess prodigy. ...more....
- 2 min
- 176K
- Paramount Movies Digital
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Aug 13, 1993 · A movie based on a novel about a chess prodigy who refuses to become like Bobby Fischer, a famous but unlikable chess champion. Read a review by Filipe Manuel Neto and find out more about the director, cast, and crew of this 1993 drama.
