Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993)

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A prepubescent chess prodigy refuses to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer.

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Description

A prepubescent chess prodigy refuses to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer.

Writers

Steven Zaillian

Stars

Max Pomeranc
Josh Waitzkin

Joe Mantegna
Fred Waitzkin

Joan Allen
Bonnie Waitzkin

Ben Kingsley
Bruce Pandolfini

Laurence Fishburne
Vinnie

Michael Nirenberg
Jonathan Poe

Robert Stephens
Poe's Teacher

David Paymer
Kalev

Hal Scardino
Morgan

Vasek Simek
Russian Park Player

Others...

Revenue

7,266,383.00

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Keywords

new york, hustler, child prodigy, chess

Production

Mirage Enterprises

Actor

Max Pomeranc, Joe Mantegna, Joan Allen, Ben Kingsley, Laurence Fishburne, Michael Nirenberg, Robert Stephens, David Paymer, Hal Scardino, Vasek Simek, William H. Macy, Dan Hedaya, Laura Linney, Steven Randazzo, Tony Shalhoub

Creators

Conrad L. Hall (Director of Photography), Avy Kaufman (Casting), James Horner (Original Music Composer), Steven Zaillian (Screenplay), Scott Rudin (Producer), William Horberg (Producer), Tina Gerussi (Casting), Fred Waitzkin (Novel)

Alternative titles

Lances Inocentes (BR)
Das Königsspiel - Ein Meister wird geboren (DE)
En busca de Bobby Fischer (ES)
Innocent Moves (GB)

Release dates

13.08.1993 (US)
20.06.1994 (DE)
05.02.1994 (JP)