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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
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.
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
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
Oct 29, 2014 · Searching For Bobby Fischer Trailer 1993 Director: Steven Zaillian Starring: Ben Kingsley, David Paymer, Joan Allen, Joe Mantegna, Laurence ...more.
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- 144.2K
- Video Detective
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A prepubescent chess prodigy is encouraged to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer. Josh Waitzkin is just a typical American boy interested in baseball when one day he challenges his father at chess and wins.
