Searching for Bobby Fischer
Searching for Bobby Fischer, released in the United Kingdom as Innocent Moves, is a 1993 American drama film written and directed by Steven Zaillian in his directorial debut. Starring Max Pomeranc in his film debut, 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 Waitzkin. The film was nominated for Best Cinematography in the 66th Academy Awards.
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| Directed by | Steven Zaillian |
| Screenplay by | Steven Zaillian |
| Based on | Searching for Bobby Fischer: The Father of a Prodigy Observes the World of Chess by Fred Waitzkin |
| Produced by | William Horberg |
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| Cinematography | Conrad L. Hall |
| Edited by | Wayne Wahrman |
| Music by | James Horner |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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Running time | 109 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $12 million |
| Box office | $7,266,383 |
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