Searching for Bobby Fischer

Searching for Bobby Fischer Soundtrack

Steve Zaillian, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of Schindler's List, made his directorial debut with this critically acclaimed but little-seen drama based on the nonfiction book by Fred Waitzkin, about a father (Joe Mantegna) who discovers that his seven-year-old son (Max Pomeranc) is a genius at playing chess. The boy plays chess for fun, but when he's tutored by a former champion (Ben Kingsley) and entered into high-pressure competitions, an enjoyable pastime becomes a source of tension and resentment, forcing the father to reconsider his parental priorities. A poignant study of the difference between parental idealism and proper parenting, the movie is also an observantly witty portrait of a precocious child who is still, after all, a child, and still eager for the joyful discoveries of youth. While offering a fascinating look into the world of competitive chess, the movie's dramatically engrossing and extremely well-acted by a brilliant cast that also includes David Paymer, William H. Macy, and Dan Hedaya in memorable supporting roles. --Jeff Shannon

Genre: Biography, Drama
Stars: Max Pomeranc, Joe Mantegna, Joan Allen, Ben Kingsley
Production: Paramount Home Video
  Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 5 wins & 9 nominations.
 
IMDB:
7.5
Metacritic:
89
Rotten Tomatoes:
100%
PG
Year:
1993
109
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2,823 Views
#SongDuration
1Main Title3:05
2Washington Square2:43
3Contempt2:44
4Final Victory1:45
5The Castle2:24

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