Searching for Bobby Fischer

Searching for Bobby Fischer

Director: Steven Zaillian, Steve Zaillain Cast: Max Pomeranc
Max Pomeranc
, Joe Mantegna
Joe Mantegna
, Joan Allen
Joan Allen
Steven Zaillian
Searching for Bobby Fischer

Searching for Bobby Fischer

Director: Steven Zaillian, Steve Zaillain Cast: Max Pomeranc
Max Pomeranc
, Joe Mantegna
Joe Mantegna
, Joan Allen
Joan Allen
Steven Zaillian

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Overview

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.

Product Details

Release Date: 08/04/2020
UPC: 0032429343901
Original Release: 1993
Rating: PG
Source: ALLIED VAUGHN
Language: English
Time: 1:49:00
Sales rank: 17,874

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Max Pomeranc Josh Waitzkin
Joe Mantegna Fred Waitzkin
Joan Allen Bonnie Waitzkin
Ben Kingsley Bruce Pandolfini
Laurence Fishburne Vinnie
Michael Nirenberg Poe
Robert Stephens Poe's Teacher
David Paymer Kalev
Hal Scardino Morgan
Vasek Simek Russian Park Player
William H. Macy Tunafish Father
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
Tony Shalhoub Chess Club Member
Austin Pendleton Asa Hoffman
Tom McGowan Reporter,Park Dealer
Ona Fletcher Reporter
Matt DeMatt Reines Night Park Player
Vincent Smith Washington Square Patzer,Washington Square Patzers
Jerry Rakow Washington Square Patzer
William Colgate Statistician
Tony De Santis Journalist
R.D. Reid Final Tournament Director
Katya Waitzkin 82nd Girl
Kamran Shirazi Himself
Joel Benjamin Himself
Roman Dzindzichashvill Himself
Jerry Poe McClinton Himself
Matt De Matt Night Park Player
Jared Harris Actor
Avy Kaufman Actor
Shelley Winters Actor
Maria Ricossa Gym Parent
Caroline Yeager Screaming Mom
James Horner Composer

Technical Credits
Steven Zaillian Director,Screenwriter
William Horberg Producer
Avy Kaufman Casting
Sydney Pollack Executive Producer,Producer
Scott Rudin Producer
David Wisnievitz Producer
Troy Rundle Special Effects
Patrick Bietz Sound Effects
Bob Hall Special Effects
David Lee Sound/Sound Designer
Steve Zaillain Director
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