| Searching for Bobby Fischer | |
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| 1 Nomination | |
| Year | 1993 |
| Director | Steven Zaillian |
| Writer | Steven Zaillian |
| Starring | Joe Mantegna, Ben Kingsley, Max Pomeranc |
| 66th Academy Awards | |
Searching for Bobby Fischer is a 1993 American drama film written and directed by Steven Zaillian. The film was his directorial debut, and stars Max Pomeranc, Joe Mantegna, Joan Allen, Ben Kingsley and Laurence Fishburne. It is based on the life of prodigy chess player Joshua Waitzkin, played by Pomeranc, and adapted from the book of the same name by Joshua's father Fred.
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Josh Waitzkin is just a typical American boy interested in baseball when one day he challenges his father at chess and wins. Showing unusual precocity at the outdoor matches at Washington Square in New York City, he quickly makes friends with a hustler named Vinnie who teaches him speed chess. Josh's parents hire a renowned chess coach, Bruce, who teaches Josh the usefulness of measured planning. Along the way Josh becomes tired of Bruce's system and chess in general and purposely throws a match, leaving the prospects of winning a national championship in serious jeopardy.
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