Searching for Bobby Fischer

1993
7.7
Searching for Bobby Fischer
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Title: Searching for Bobby Fischer

Original Title: Searching for Bobby Fischer

Year: 1993

Info

Release Dates

  • UK: May 06 1994
  • United States: August 11 1993

Plot

Josh Waitzkin is just a typical American boy interested in baseball when one day he challenges his father at chess and wins. Showing unusual precocity at the outdoor matches at Washington Square in New York City; he quickly makes friends with a hustler named Vinnie who teaches him speed chess. Josh's parents hire a renowned chess coach; Bruce; who teaches Josh the usefulness of measured planning. Along the way Josh becomes tired of Bruce's system and chess in general and purposely throws a match; leaving the prospects of winning a national championship in serious jeopardy.

Awards

  • 1994 Academy Awards (Oscars): 1 0

Cast

Director:

Steven Zaillian Steven Zaillian

Laura Linney

Laura Linney

Teacher

Ben Kingsley

Ben Kingsley

Bruce Pandolfini

Joan Allen

Joan Allen

Bonnie Waitzkin

William H. Macy

William H. Macy

Tunafish Father

Dan Hedaya

Dan Hedaya

Tournament Director

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