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Every journey begins with a single move.

Searching for Bobby Fischer

7.11993 · 1h 50m · EN

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A seven-year-old chess prodigy refuses to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer.

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Max Pomeranc

Josh Waitzkin

Joe Mantegna

Fred Waitzkin

Joan Allen

Bonnie Waitzkin

Ben Kingsley

Bruce Pandolfini

Laurence Fishburne

Vinnie

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Michael Nirenberg

Jonathan Poe

Robert Stephens

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Director: Steven Zaillian
Status: Released
Audience votes: 668

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