Movie·1993·1h 50m
Searching for Bobby Fischer
Every journey begins with a single move.
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
A seven-year-old chess prodigy refuses to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer.
Producer
Sydney Pollack, William Horberg
Cinematography
Conrad Hall
Music
James Horner
Editor
Wayne Wahrman
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
644 votes
Where to watch
Region: INRent
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Cast
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
William H. Macy
Tunafish Father
Vasek Simek
Russian Park Player
Dan Hedaya
Tournament Director
Laura Linney
School Teacher
Anthony Heald
Fighting Parent
Steven Randazzo
Man of Many Signals
Chelsea Moore
Katya Waitzkin
Josh Mostel
Chess Club Regular
Josh Kornbluth
Chess Club Regular
// crew
Crew
Conrad Hall
Director of Photography
Steven Zaillian
Director, Screenplay
Wayne Wahrman
Editor
Sydney Pollack
Executive Producer
William Horberg
Producer
Scott Rudin
Producer
James Horner
Original Music Composer
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