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Searching for Bobby Fischer

Directed by Steven Zaillian
1993    1h 50m    PG
Drama, Biography, Sport
7.4100%86%
In "Searching for Bobby Fischer," a young chess prodigy faces the pressure of mastery as his father grapples with the balance of ambition and nurturing, exploring the fine line between genius and joy in the pursuit of excellence.
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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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