Bibliograph

Searching for Bobby Fischer, Paramount Pictures presents ; screenplay by Steven Zaillian ; produced by Scott Rudin and William Horberg ; directed by Steven Zaillian

Type

Label

Searching for Bobby Fischer, Paramount Pictures presents ; screenplay by Steven Zaillian ; produced by Scott Rudin and William Horberg ; directed by Steven Zaillian

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

Rating: PG; for thematic elements

Main title

Searching for Bobby Fischer

Medium

videorecording DVD

Responsibility statement

Paramount Pictures presents ; screenplay by Steven Zaillian ; produced by Scott Rudin and William Horberg ; directed by Steven Zaillian

Runtime

109

Series statement

WB Home Entertainment Group archive collection

Summary

Fred Waitzkin, a sportswriter who dreams his 7-year-old son Josh will grow up to play baseball. One day in the park with his mother, Josh displays more than talent, he has a gift. Sensing his son is a future champion, Fred places Josh under the tutelage of a strict chess teacher. But when Josh suddenly starts to lose, his parents must confront their own motivations, and recognize what Josh prizes more than winning; his family's love

Technique

live action

Classification