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Aug 11, 1993 · Searching for Bobby Fischer: Directed by Steven Zaillian. With Max Pomeranc, Joe Mantegna, Joan Allen, Ben Kingsley. A prepubescent chess prodigy is encouraged to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer.
- (42K)
- Biography, Drama, Sport
- Steven Zaillian
- 1993-08-11
Starring Max Pomeranc in his film debut, Joe Mantegna, Joan Allen, Ben Kingsley, and Laurence Fishburne, it is based on the life of prodigy chess player Joshua Waitzkin, played by Pomeranc, and adapted from the book of the same name by Joshua's father, Fred Waitzkin.
- $12 million
- James Horner
- August 11, 1993
- William Horberg
Laurence Fishburne. Vinnie. Watchlist. After he beats his dad (Joe Mantegna) in a chess match, Josh Waitzkin (Max Pomeranc), a 7-year-old, gets noticed for his talent. He becomes interested in...
- (45)
- Steven Zaillian
- PG
- Joe Mantegna
Aug 11, 1993 · Josh's first teacher is a black chess hustler named Vinnie (Laurence Fishburne), who uses an in-your- face approach and advises unorthodox moves to throw an opponent off. Eventually Fred becomes convinced his son needs more advanced tutelage, and hires the brilliant but prickly Bruce Pandolfini ( Ben Kingsley ), a difficult case - but then all ...
Parents need to know that Searching for Bobby Fischer is a 1993 movie about the early years of chess prodigy Joshua Waitzkin. It's based on a book written by Waitzkin's father. Around the chess tables of a city park, a young boy sees a drug deal, joint smoking, drinking, and cigarette smoking…
- Paramount Pictures
- Steven Zaillian
He befriends chess hustler Vinnie (Laurence Fishburne) who plays in Washington Square. Josh's parents (Joe Mantegna, Joan Allen) hire chess coach Bruce Pandolfini (Ben Kingsley) who tries to teach him regimented chess. It's a struggle for Josh's heart between his two mentors Vinnie and Bruce.
Searching for Bobby Fischer (United States, 1993) A movie review by James Berardinelli. At the tender age of seven, Josh Waitzkin (Max Pomeranc) becomes fascinated by the game of chess.
