Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993)
- Starring:
- Joe Mantegna, Max Pomeranc, (more)
- Director(s):
- Steven Zaillian
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Searching for Bobby Fischer
Searching for Bobby Fischer was inspired by the life of chess prodigy Josh Waitzkin, as written by his father Fred Waitzkin. Josh (Max Pomeranc) is a "regular kid" who begins evincing signs of being a genius at chess. His father (Joe Mantegna) encourages this, hoping that it won't fundamentally change his son's healthy outlook on life. But Josh is taken under the wing of cold-blooded chess instructor Bruce Pandolfini (Ben Kingsley), who indoctrinates the boy in the "Bobby Fischer" strategy. Unfortunately, Pandolfini emphasizes all of Fischer's negative traits, especially his contempt for his opponents. Josh is in danger throughout the film of sacrificing his essential decency, but in a rousing conclusion, the boy is able to successfully blend ruthless competition with good sportsmanship. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 109 mins
Complete Cast of Searching for Bobby Fischer
- Joe Mantegna - Fred Waitzkin
- Joan Allen - Bonnie Waitzkin
- Laurence Fishburne - Vinnie
- Robert Stephens - Poe's Teacher
- William Colgate - Statistician
- William H. Macy - Tunafish Father
- Vincent Smith - Washington Square Patzer
- Tony Shalhoub - Chess Club Member
- Tom McGowan - Reporter
- Laura Linney - School Teacher
- R.D. Reid - Final Tournament Director
- Jerry Rakow - Washington Square Patzer
- Vasek Simek - Russian Park Player
- Maria Ricossa - Gym Parent
- Max Pomeranc - Josh Waitzkin
- Ben Kingsley - Bruce Pandolfini
- Michael Nirenberg - Jonathan Poe
- David Paymer - Kalev
- Anthony Heald - Fighting Patient
- Hal Scardino - Morgan
- Josh Mostel - Chess Club Regular
- Steve Randazzo - Man of Many Signals
- Austin Pendleton - Asa Hoffman
- Tony de Santis - Journalist
- Caroline Yeager - Screaming Mom
- Anthony McGowen - Park Dealer
- Dan Hedaya - Tournament Director
- Director(s):
- Steven Zaillian
- Writer(s):
- Steven Zaillian
- Producer(s):
- William Horberg, Scott Rudin
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Excellent For Children)
- 1993 - American Society of Cinematographers - Best Cinematography
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