Searching For Bobby Fischer
Aka 'Innocent Moves'. This remarkable film is based on the true story of prodigy Josh Waitzkin, a 7-year-old boy whose seemingly innate understanding of chess puts him in the running to be 'the next Bobby Fischer'. This thought-provoking film stars Joe Mantegna, Ben Kingsley and Laurence Fishburne.
Year: 1993
Genre: True Stories
Country: USA
Director: Steven Zaillian
Starring: Joan Allen, Ben Kingsley, Joe Mantegna, Max Pomeranc, Laurence Fishburne
Duration: 105 Minutes
Rating: G
7.5/10
Location in store: Drama
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