Searching For Bobby Fischer

Production year: 1993

Drama PG   Running time: 1:49 

IMDB rating:   7.4     Aspect: Wide;  Languages: English;  Subtitles: English;  Audio: DD 5.1

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 speed chess at the park and learns the game from a hustler named Vinnie (Laurence Fishburne). However, Josh's parents invest in the services of Bruce (Ben Kingsley), 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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Searching For Bobby Fischer