Searching for Bobby Fischer

AKA:
Innocent Moves
Release Date:
Aug 11, 1993
MPAA Rating:
PG
Running Time:
1:50
Genre:
Docudrama
Director:
Steven Zaillian
Cast:
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
Producers:
William Horberg , Scott Rudin , Sydney Pollack
Writers:
Steven Zaillian
Language:
English
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Searching for Bobby Fischer

After he beats his dad in a chess match, Josh Waitzkin, a 7-year-old, gets noticed for his talent. He becomes interested in speed chess at the park and learns the game from a hustler named Vinnie . However, Josh's parents invest in the services of Bruce, a famous coach who has very different practices. Between Bruce's methods and the stress of the competitions, Josh learns that even a chess prodigy cannot make all the right moves.

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