Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993)

Searching for Bobby Fischer

Directed by:   Steven Zaillian Written by:   Fred Waitzkin book   Steven Zaillian screenplay Genre Drama Synopsis A prepubescent chess prodigy refuses to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer. Filmed in USA Runtime 110 min Average Rating (5.0 on 5)

Casting:

	Max Pomeranc	Josh Waitzkin
	Joe Mantegna	Fred Waitzkin
	Joan Allen	Bonnie Waitzkin
	Ben Kingsley	Bruce Pandolfini
	Laurence Fishburne	Vinnie
	Michael Nirenberg	Jonathan 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

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Searching for Bobby Fischer