Searching for Bobby Fischer

1993    1h 50m    PG
7.4100%86%71%
A prepubescent chess prodigy is encouraged to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer.
Directed By
Steven Zaillian
Studio
Mirage Enterprises, Scott Rudin Productions, Paramount

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Cast of Searching for Bobby Fischer
  • Max PomerancJosh Waitzkin
  • Joe MantegnaFred Waitzkin
  • Joan AllenBonnie Waitzkin
  • Ben KingsleyBruce Pandolfini
  • Laurence FishburneVinnie
  • Michael NirenbergJonathan Poe
  • Robert StephensPoe's Teacher
  • David PaymerKalev
  • Hal ScardinoMorgan
  • William H. MacyTunafish Father
  • Vasek SimekRussian Park Player
  • Dan HedayaTournament Director
  • Laura LinneySchool Teacher
  • Anthony HealdFighting Parent
  • Steven RandazzoMan of Many Signals
  • Chelsea MooreKatya Waitzkin
  • Josh MostelChess Club Regular
  • Josh KornbluthChess Club Regular
  • Tony ShalhoubChess Club Member
  • Austin PendletonAsa Hoffman
  • Tom McGowanReporter
  • Ona FletcherReporter
  • Kamran ShiraziHimself
  • Roman DzindzichashviliHimself
  • Jerry Poe McClintonPark Player
  • Matt De MattNight Park Player
  • Vincent SmithWashington Square Patzer
  • Jerry RakowWashington Square Patzer
  • William ColgateStatistician
  • Tony De SantisJounalist
  • R.D. ReidFinal Tournament Director
  • Anthony McGowanPark Dealer
  • Katya Waitzkin82nd Girl
  • Ryder Fleming-JonesPetey
  • Harris KrofchickRunning Chess Kid
  • John BourgeoisGym Parent
  • Maria RicossaGym Parent
  • Caroline YeagerScreaming Mom
  • Andrew SardellaJosh's Syracuse Opponent
  • Nathan CarterJosh's Teammate
  • Nicholas TaylorBirthday Friend
  • Jonathan FazioBirthday Friend
  • Nicky MellinaBirthday Friend
  • Philip NeimanBirthday Friend
  • Elizabeth GropmanBirthday Friend
  • Joel Benjamin MowdyHimself
  • Bobby FischerHimself (archive footage)
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