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1993 · 110 min · PG

Searching for Bobby Fischer

Directed by Steven Zaillian · Drama

Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993) is a Drama film, directed by Steven Zaillian set in New York City during the 1990s. It runs 110 minutes and is rated PG.

A sports drama, with a hopeful tone. Themes of family & loyalty and obsession run throughout.

Composer
James Horner
Cinematography
Conrad Hall
Cast
Max PomerancJoe MantegnaJoan AllenBen KingsleyLaurence FishburneMichael NirenbergRobert StephensDavid Paymer

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Premise
Sports Drama
Themes
Family & LoyaltyObsession
Tone
Hopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadChild Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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