Searching for Bobby Fischer
Movie
1993
PG
1 HOUR 50 MINS
Biography
Drama
A prepubescent chess prodigy is encouraged to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer.
Cast & Crew
Joe Mantegna Fred Waitzkin
Max Pomeranc Josh Waitzkin
Joan Allen Bonnie Waitzkin
Ben Kingsley Bruce Pandolfini
Laurence Fishburne Vinnie
Michael Nirenberg Jonathan Poe
Robert Stephens Poe's Teacher
David Paymer Kalev
William H. Macy Tunafish Father
Dan Hedaya Tournament Director
Anthony Heald Fighting Parent
Josh Mostel Chess Club Regular
Tony Shalhoub Chess Club Regular
Austin Pendleton Asa Hoffman
Steven Zaillian Director
Steven Zaillian Screenwriter
William Horberg Producer
Scott Rudin Producer
Sydney Pollack Executive Producer
James Horner Original Music
Conrad L. Hall Cinematography
Wayne Wahrman Film Editing
Tina Gerussi Casting
David Gropman Production Design
Gregory P. Keen Art Director
Steve Shewchuk Set Decoration
Julie Weiss Costume Design
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Thursday, May 15
A boy (Max Pomeranc) becomes a world-class chess prodigy at age seven.
Sunday, May 18
A boy (Max Pomeranc) becomes a world-class chess prodigy at age seven.
Monday, May 19
A boy (Max Pomeranc) becomes a world-class chess prodigy at age seven.
Wednesday, May 21
A boy (Max Pomeranc) becomes a world-class chess prodigy at age seven.
Friday, May 23
A boy (Max Pomeranc) becomes a world-class chess prodigy at age seven.
Monday, May 26
A boy (Max Pomeranc) becomes a world-class chess prodigy at age seven.
Thursday, May 29
A boy (Max Pomeranc) becomes a world-class chess prodigy at age seven.
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