Searching for Bobby Fischer

Searching for Bobby Fischer

Searching for Bobby Fischer is a 1993 film based on the life of prodigy chess player Joshua Waitzkin, played by Max Pomeranc. Adapted from the book of the same name by Joshua's father Fred, the film was written and directed by Steven Zaillian. In the United Kingdom the film was released under the title Innocent Moves. In the film, Josh Waitzkin's family discovers that he possesses a gift for chess and they seek to nurture it. They hire a strict instructor, Bruce Pandolfini who aims to teach the boy to be as aggressive as Bobby Fischer. The title of the film is a metaphor about the...
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quick facts
Release date:August 11, 1993
Directed by:Steven Zaillian
Rated:PG (USA)
Runtime:110 Minutes
Producer:William Horberg
Music by:James Horner
Cinematography:Conrad L. Hall

Cast of Searching for Bobby Fischer

William H. Macy
William H. Macy
Born:March 13, 1950
Age:62
Joe Mantegna
Joe Mantegna
Born:November 13, 1947
Age:64
Ben Kingsley
Ben Kingsley
Bruce Pandolfini
Born:December 31, 1943
Age:68
Laurence Fishburne
Laurence Fishburne
Vinnie
Born:July 30, 1961
Age:50
David Paymer
David Paymer
Born:August 30, 1954
Age:57
Dan Hedaya
Dan Hedaya
Born:July 24, 1940
Age:71

Honors and Awards

YearAward Won
1993 American Society of Cinematographers Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases, Conrad L. Hall
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YearAward Nomination
1993 American Society of Cinematographers Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases, Conrad L. Hall
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Film director of Searching for Bobby Fischer

Steven Zaillian
Steven Zaillian
Born: January 30, 1953
Age: 59

Steven Ernest Bernard Zaillian is an American screenwriter, director, editor, producer, and founder of Film Rites, a film production company. He won an Academy Award for his screenplay for Schindler's List and he has been nominated for Awakenings, Gangs of New York and Moneyball. The Times called...
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Searching for Bobby Fischer 1993 PG (USA)
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Music contributors for Searching for Bobby Fischer

James Horner
James Horner

James Roy Horner is an American composer, orchestrator, and conductor of orchestral and film music. He is noted for the integration of choral and...
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Filming locations for Searching for Bobby Fischer

New York City
New York City

New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
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Toronto
Toronto

Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    What was the slogan for the movie, Searching for Bobby Fischer?
  • A:
    The film's tagline was, "Every journey begins with a single move."
  • Q:
    Which locations were featured in the movie Searching for Bobby Fischer?
  • A:
    The movie's featured locations include New York.
  • Q:
    Who starred in the film, "Searching for Bobby Fischer"?
  • A:
    Dan Hedaya, Max Pomeranc, Joe Mantegna, Laurence Fishburne, Ben Kingsley and Joan Allen played roles in the movie.
  • Q:
    Who directed the film "Searching for Bobby Fischer"?
  • A:
    Steven Zaillian was the film's director.
  • Q:
    What is the approximate runtime of the motion picture "Searching for Bobby Fischer"?
  • A:
    The runtime is 110 minutes.
  • Q:
    Who composed the music for the film Searching for Bobby Fischer?
  • A:
    James Horner composed the music for the film's soundtrack.
  • Q:
    When was the premier of the movie "Searching for Bobby Fischer"?
  • A:
    The movie was released in August, 1993.
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