Title: Searching for Bobby Fischer
Original Title: Searching for Bobby Fischer
Year: 1993
Info
- Country: USA
- Length: 109 Minutes (1 hour 49 min)
- Genre: Comedy Drama
- Studios: Mirage Enterprises
- Age rating: PG (Parental guidance)
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:
Teacher
Vinnie
Bruce Pandolfini
Bonnie Waitzkin
Kalev
Tunafish Father
Tournament Director
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