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On the board he fought the Cold War. In his mind he fought his madness. - Pawn Sacrifice
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Title: Pawn Sacrifice

Release Date: 16 Sep 2015

Runtime: 1h 55m

Genre: Thriller, Drama

Director: Gail Katz Productions, PalmStar Media

Production Companies: Gail Katz Productions, PalmStar Media

Overview: American chess champion Bobby Fischer prepares for a legendary match-up against Russian Boris Spassky.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.7 (956 votes)

Cast

  • Bobby Fischer: Tobey Maguire
  • Father Bill Lombardy: Peter Sarsgaard
  • Boris Spassky: Liev Schreiber
  • Paul Marshall: Michael Stuhlbarg
  • Joan Fischer: Lily Rabe
  • Young Joan: Sophie Nélisse
  • Teen Bobby Fischer: Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick
  • Carmine Nigro: Conrad Pla
  • Young Bobby Fischer: Aiden Lovekamp
  • Donna: Evelyne Brochu
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