Searching for Bobby Fischer
PG · 1993 ‧ Sport/Drama ‧ 1h 50m
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After he beats his dad (Joe Mantegna) in a chess match, Josh Waitzkin (Max Pomeranc), a 7-year-old, gets noticed for his talent. He becomes interested in speed chess at the park and learns the game from a hustler named Vinnie (Laurence Fishburne)....
Release date: August 11, 1993 (USA)
Director: Steven Zaillian
Distributed by: Paramount Pictures
Box office: $7,266,383
Budget: $12 million
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Starring Max Pomeranc in his film debut, Joe Mantegna, Joan Allen, Ben Kingsley, and Laurence Fishburne, it is based on the life of prodigy chess player Joshua ...
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