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Every journey begins with a single move.

Searching for Bobby Fischer

7.119931h 50mPG

Drama

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

Directed by Steven Zaillian

Behind the scenes

Movie screenshots & stills

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CAST

The people behind the story

Max Pomeranc

Max PomerancJosh Waitzkin

Joe Mantegna

Joe MantegnaFred Waitzkin

Joan Allen

Joan AllenBonnie Waitzkin

Ben Kingsley

Ben KingsleyBruce Pandolfini

Laurence Fishburne

Laurence FishburneVinnie

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Michael NirenbergJonathan Poe

Robert Stephens

Robert StephensPoe's Teacher

David Paymer

David PaymerKalev