Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993)
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 110 mins
Theatrical Release Information:
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, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast of Searching for Bobby Fischer:
Max Pomeranc also in Fluke
Joan Allen also in The Rape of Europa , Yes , The Upside of Anger , Off the Map , When the Sky Falls , The Contender
Ben Kingsley also in The Wackness , You Kill Me , Oliver Twist , Spooky House , Anne Frank , Species
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